JOB
ENTRY SALARY: $53,631.63Under general supervision, the Plumber maintains, repairs, and provides general care for all plumbing systems, equipment, and components within municipal buildings, apparatus, and facilities. Performs specialized plumbing work of a professional level.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs all plumbing systems, equipment, components, and fixtures within the City municipal buildings, facilities, parks, and common areas; ensures functionality and operation for public usage. Performs installation, modification, and repair of water distribution piping and fittings; monitors sanitary sewer piping and ensures safety and compliance with sewer and wastewater regulations; snakes drains when there is a problem, addresses issues, and performs plumbing repair work as needed. Installs and repairs various bath fixtures within the facilities; cleans and repairs sinks, changes and maintains water filtration systems, and pumps water heaters to ensure full functionality and operation. Cleans, maintains, and repairs water fountains, showers, and grease traps used throughout the facilities. Reads and interprets blueprints and designs; determines necessary work to be done and establishes a timeline for completion; prioritizes emergent plumbing issues and ensures all work is completed or assigned. Keeps, maintains, and drafts records and files on work in process and work completed; provides detailed information on plumbing work and tasks still in process.Works, engages, and communicates with other contractors performing general and specialized work throughout the city; assists and supports other contractors in maintenance and plumbing repair work.Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of – Practices, principles, methods, and skills in the care and maintenance of plumbing equipment, fixtures, and components Plumbing pipes, fittings, and sewer careConstruction sites and related safety protocolsSafety and hazard precautions Power tools and heavy equipment Department policies and protocolsEquipment maintenance practices and methods Skill in – Inspecting, repairing, installing, and modifying plumbing equipment Providing maintenance and repair for plumbing used in facilities Reading blueprints and interpreting manualsInterpreting and applying codes, regulations, and standardsEngaging and responding to customers and the public Understanding and complying with oral and written instructionsUsing tact and independent judgment within established guidelines
