Plumber

Plumber

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Salary: $20.45 - $32.93 per hour.

The purpose of this classification is to perform plumbing installation, maintenance, and repairs in County buildings and facilities.

• Maintains plumbing equipment and systems; installs, maintains, extends, and alters all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenances in connection with sanitary drainage, vent systems, and public or private water supply systems.
• Installs, repairs or replaces various pipes, fittings, and fixtures of water systems, drainage systems, and plumbing systems according to specifications and local, state and federal plumbing codes and regulations; performs skilled plumbing duties on water heaters, sinks, commodes, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, water filters, grease traps, showers, water pumps, ice machines, etc.
• Diagnoses and repairs plumbing problems and issues; troubleshoots leaks, clogs and other plumbing issues; makes necessary repairs; clears blocked drains, sinks, toilets and urinals; performs maintenance on drinking fountains; repairs leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, water lines, piping and valves; and repairs piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves, etc.; and repairs or replaces plumbing parts and equipment.
• Performs pressure testing on newly installed plumbing systems; inspects to ensure that installation conforms to local, state, and federal codes and regulations and contract specifications; and makes final inspection to ensure all fixtures are in place and property connected.
• Performs renovations or repairs to swimming pools; monitors pool water, chlorine levels, and sand filters; installs chlorinators and injectors; maintains and/or replaces valves, lint strainers, motors, pumps, filters, and sand; ensures compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Determines amount of materials needed to complete projects; provides cost projections as requested; gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; monitors inventory levels; and orders new or replacement materials as required.

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of experience in plumbing or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.