PLUMBER I​/II

PLUMBER I/II
, Full-time, 12-month, 2ND shift, Grade M-09/M-10 position with the Maintenance Office at Arlington Public Schools
. Note regarding work schedule/shift assignment:
The work schedule and shift are subject to change, depending upon the needs of APS. Applicant hired for a position in this class is hired for the position, not the work schedule or shift assignment. Once hired, an employee may be reassigned to another schedule or shift at the discretion of APS.

• Confers with Supervisor to learn nature of work assignments, advise or consult on individual/crew assignments, work-orders, equipment to be used, and materials to be obtained or purchased; may be authorized to order or purchase materials.
• Studies building plans and work instructions to determine tools, equipment and materials needed, and to ensure holes cut will not affect structural integrity.
• Confers with building administrator and/or Supervisor to determine whether part or all building must be closed down during work.
• Measures and cuts holes in floors and walls to fit pipes, using hand, power, and measuring tools.
• Cuts and threads metal, plastic or ceramic pipes, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and threading machines; bends pipes to required angle using pipe bending machine and/or hand tools.
• Assembles and installs interior and exterior (below-ground) pipes, pipe fittings and valves, caulks pipes, and tests for leakages.
• May dig trenches to remove, repair, or replace pipes; repairs and/or replaces plumbing and heating fixtures such as faucets, sinks, commodes, water heaters, and kitchen fixtures such as sinks and dishwashers; replaces cooling and dual temperature pumps; repairs and replaces fan coils, radiators and hot water heaters; repairs swimming pool and irrigation piping systems; installs, tests and repairs cross-connection and back-flow control devices;
  
  clears clogged drains or commodes using hand and power tools and chemicals; conducts preventative maintenance inspections and repairs of all assigned systems.
• Loads and unloads supplies and equipment into a county automotive vehicle, drives to and from work sites; ensures safety precautions, regulations and equipment are used appropriately, and work complies with national, state, and local building codes.
• Participates in work-site set-up and clean up to ensure a safe environment; performs routine maintenance and repair on tools, equipment and vehicles; maintains work records and prepares reports on problem or emergency situations.
• At II level, leads and inspects work performed by crew, summer student and/or community service workers; provides guidance and training as necessary; performs related work as required, or assigned.

• Experience / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Plumber I:
    Good knowledge of procedures, practices, tools, and safety precautions of the trade, and ability to use a broad range of plumbing, pipe fitting, water, sewage and heating construction and repair measuring, power and hand tools and equipment. Knowledge of the common procedures, materials, hazards and safety precautions associated with plumbing, heating, sewage, and drainage systems maintenance and construction activities, and ability to respond appropriately in hazardous situations.
    
    Knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the plumbing trade.
  • Plumber II:
    Thorough knowledge of procedures, practices, tools, and safety precautions of the trade, and ability to use a broad range of plumbing, pipe fitting, water, sewage and heating construction and repair measuring, power and hand tools and equipment. Thorough knowledge of the common procedures, materials, hazards and safety precautions associated with plumbing, heating, sewage, and drainage systems maintenance and construction activities, and ability to respond appropriately in hazardous situations.
    
    Thorough knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the plumbing trade. Ability to lead, train, instruct trainees, level I plumbers in performing tasks. Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, schematics, and manufacturers manuals. Ability to plan and layout work projects, and to estimate time and materials needed.
• Both Levels:
  Ability to operate a variety of vans and trucks. Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions, and to read and interpret plans, diagrams, drawings, prints, schematics, etc. Ability to use arithmetic computations to measure, calculate quantities and costs, and maintain records. Ability to develop and maintain good leadership and interpersonal relationships. Skill in the use of tools, equipment, and materials pertinent to the trade.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  Plumber I:
  High School graduation (or GED), including or supplemented by courses in industrial arts and/or shop mechanics, and a combination of training equivalent to an apprenticeship in the trade and some responsible work in the plumbing and pipe fitting…