Plumber

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Organization:
Ohio Expositions Commission

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Jo Ellen Albanese, HR Administrator, j.albaneseo.gov

Work Location:

United States

Compensation: $24.27/hr

Schedule:

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:

40

Classified Indicator:
Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Plumbing Trade

Host to hundreds of popular events and conventions, the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds is proud to provide one of the most dynamic and unique event venues in the Midwest. Located in the heart of Columbus on a campus spanning 360 acres, the facility features more than 20 buildings — including two brand-new, state-of-the-art buildings — and offers more than 1.7 million square feet of indoor event space, plus on-site parking for 14,000 vehicles.

Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting or a large‑scale convention, our facility’s versatility makes it one of the most flexible and accommodating sites available anywhere in the region. Columbus’s central location makes us easy to reach from across the Midwest. Just a short drive from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, and within a half‑day drive for half the nation’s population, the Ohio Expo Center minutes from downtown and the John Glenn International Airport - making travel simple for attendees and exhibitors alike.

The Plumber 2 serves as lead worker over lower-level trades workers in the coordination of all Ohio Expo Center (OEC) plumbing projects. Maintains and repairs all Ohio Expo Center plumbing equipment, pumps, valves, etc. Performs minor routine maintenance onall plumbing fixtures, such as flush valves, commodes, sinks, sewage lines and faucets. Works in ditches to repair valves, water mains, sewer lines, and tapsin water mains, etc.

Operates backhoe during sub‑grade installation and pep;roughs‑in sub‑grade plumbing for new buildings and performs major renovation ofall plumbing fixtures in existing buildings and on grounds. Completes annualwinterization of seasonal restroom facilities and water lines. Installs newwater lines and gas lines, working with both steel and plastic materials. Cutsand threads pipe, replaces valves, traps, thermostats, backflow prev enters andother related items. Completes and submits reports to the maintenance office ona regular basis.

Reads and interprets blue prints and diagrams.

Annually inspects plumbing and lines in all buildings to determine the need for repairor replacement. Maintain and repair all plumbing equipment, pumps, valves, etc.

Conduct periodic inspection of all pipe lines for leaks in all facilities atthe OEC.

Prepares estimates of material and labor costs for plumbing projects (e.g., determine amount of timeto be spent on various plumbing projects, estimate man‑hours for projects and establish work priorities). Requisition materials after acquiring prices from vendors for materials. Orders and maintains stock of commonly needed plumbing supplies.

Assists in the set‑up, maintenance, clean up and removal of events. Assists crew leader in verifying work hours or schedules.

Serves as crew leader for unskilled laborers. Returns to facility on weekends and holidays for emergency calls on major plumbing problems. Attends events when assigned; works closely with person in charge of each event to make sureall program needs are met. Responsible for the thorough inspection of buildings prior to events and immediately after events. Prepares reports for Maintenance Office indicating any damages so steps can be taken to contact person in chargeof event for reimbursement.

Other duties as assigned.

18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. verifiable work exp. in plumbing…