Master Plumber

Position

Position: Master Plumber

Supervisor: Housing Director

Division: Reservation Services Administration

Department: Housing (024)

Salary: TBA

Funding source: TBA

Coordinate, execute, maintain, repair and install all types of plumbing equipment, domestic water systems, sewer systems, and related devices. Perform preventative maintenance (PM) programs, inspections and repairs; respond to emergency plumbing calls and maintain repair all-natural gas services including valves.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

• Performs all functions in accordance with applicable Tribal, Federal and other laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Install new plumbing fixtures including, but not limited to, sinks, commodes, urinals, faucets, drinking fountains, garbage disposals, domestic water heaters and related devices.
• Coordinate, troubleshoot, repair, inspect and maintain plumbing equipment including, but not limited to, faucets, lavatories, toilets, flush valves, sinks, water heaters, drinking fountains, domestic water heaters and boilers, garbage disposals, backflow devices, valves and water meters.
• Reviews building plans and specifications to determine the layouts for plumbing and related materials.
• Identifies required tools and special equipment and follows all safety rules.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains underground storm sanitary, water-piping systems, sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim.
• Tests pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
• Works in cooperation with other trades and laborers to ensure that all specifications and policies are met, and to ensure efficient completion of any project.
• Provides adequate services and will ensure that all water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.
• Attends, and satisfactorily completes all required training as assigned and required.
• Manages and maintains security of confidential information entrusted to position.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs in district facilities including, but not limited to, domestic water systems, related devices, and sanitary waste drainage.
• Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
• Lay out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
• Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor, to ensure workload coverage.
• An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Knowledge of apprentice level plumbing skills to include the use of all relative tools, equipment and understanding of technical drawings.
• Knowledge of materials required to complete projects.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to…