Job Summary:
Performs the full range of plumbing duties which involve installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
PHYSICAL EFFORTS
Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts of system worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather. Occasionally makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. Has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones and frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns and infections.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One year of experience that provided knowledge and ability to perform basic plumbing work such as repairing modifying or installing water utility supply and disposal equipment.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One year of experience that provided knowledge and ability to perform basic plumbing work such as repairing modifying or installing water utility supply and disposal equipment.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience performing a full range of plumbing work including installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment working from blueprints for new projects, preparing sketch layout of material breakdown and fixtures, performing plumbing work in conformance with federal and local plumbing codes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Making repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms and hard-to-reach places standing, stooping, bending, kneeling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.