Plumber Specialist

Posting Summary

Job Title Plumber Specialist Division Division of Finance & Administration Department Facilities Management Department Work Status Full Time Position Category Staff FLSA Non-Exempt Pay Range 14 Salary Range $52,831 - $74,919 / year (with potential growth to $97,007) Fund Source State Support

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs specialty and/or complex plumbing and pipe-fitting work at the journey level, including inspections, maintenance, repair, and some installation of underground piping systems, low and medium pressure steam lines and associated valve/control devices, laboratory/research equipment, sprinkler systems, hot water generators, pumps, water cooler,s, and industrial equipment producing and/or using hot water (i.e. coils, converters, water jackets). Serves as a lead technician and trains less skilled employees.

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities:

* References to specific equipment and duties will vary from institution to institution.

* Independently installs, diagnoses problems, repairs, and maintains pipes, fittings, and control devices of water, gas, sewer, and drainage systems according to blueprints, specifications, and plumbing codes.

* Performs repairs and maintenance to all underground piping - sewer, storm, water, hot and chilled water, steam lines, and gas lines.

* Performs repairs on high-pressure water lines.

* Repairs and maintains low and medium pressure steam lines, traps, heat exchangers, pressure-reducing devices, control devices, and equipment. Descalces clean steam generators.

* Installs, inspects, and tests back-flow prev enters; ensures that there are no cross connections between water and sewer lines.

* Repairs, replaces, and tests fire hydrants.

* Installs, repairs water coolers and drinking fountains, including refrigerant systems.

* Repairs condensate return systems.

* Other duties as assigned

Requested

Minimum Qualifications

Educational:

* High School Diploma/GED

Experience:

* Six years of progressively responsible experience in the plumbing and pipe fitting trade, experience with maintenance of hot water systems/components.

* Maryland State certification as a licensed plumber

* Master plumbing license required.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods and techniques used in the pipe fitting and plumbing trade, including water valves, sewer, storm drain systems, steam and hot and chilled water systems. Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the plumbing trade;

of plumbing codes, the requirements for domestic water and waste disposal systems. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the pipe fitting and plumbing trade; in the installation and repair of sanitary plumbing and appliances; in welding, soldering, and threading pipe. Working knowledge of computer based maintenance/cost estimating programs. Knowledge of electronic and direct digital control devices in the operation of specialized laboratory equipment.

Ability to provide leadership to lower level mechanics; ability to read, interpret, and work from complex blueprints, drawings, and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow directions; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work at heights up to 20 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 lbs.

regularly and 75 lbs. occasionally; to work at depths of 20'; to shore and trench according to OSHA/MOSH regulations; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Working knowledge of electric motors, controls, pumps, and wiring.