Plumber

Position Title

Plumber

NOTE:

New employees will be placed at the first step which is $79,704 per year, second step $83,736 per year or third step at $87,972 per year (depending on experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on an annual basis, until the maximum step of $97,080 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Open (Internal and External applicants)

0002251

1

66

Yearly: $79,704, step 1 – $97,080, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placement)

Permanent

Non‑Exempt (eligible)

Full‑Time

40 per week (Monday to Friday – 7:00 am – 3:30 pm)

Service/Maintenance

Classified

D2010‑Maintenance & Operations

Under general supervision, perform skilled journey‑level work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and fixtures; assists in performing other maintenance duties as assigned.

Requires a comprehensive knowledge of the trade of plumber, including using appropriate tools, safety techniques, equipment and supplies to maintain and repair the plumbing systems and equipment of buildings and other facilities, and to perform a variety of related construction and general maintenance work as required.

• Complete journey‑level plumbing work, including installing, replacing, maintaining and/or repairing all plumbing‑related systems and equipment, air, gas, water and sewer pipes, fittings and fixtures, according to approved codes.
• Installs and maintains low‑pressure vessels; cuts, threads and welds a variety of pipe such as copper and steel.
• Identifies causes for gas, water and sewer leaks or malfunctions.
• Replaces worn or inadequate pipe, sheet metal, valves, fixtures and traps.
• Tests pipe systems for proper operation and determines requirements for additional equipment.
• Plans or modifies plumbing and piping systems to accommodate new construction or existing facility alteration.
• Estimates costs and materials required.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematic diagrams and sketches to perform installation, maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains records of work performed and prepares reports.
• Takes water samples; performs simple chemical tests and treats water supplies.
• Maintains and repairs items such as valves and pumps.
• Supervises workers assigned to assist on various projects.
• Plans, coordinates and participates in performing rough and finished plumbing work from beginning to end.
• Plans, trains and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of skilled plumbing and general‑construction duties supporting the maintenance, repair and remodeling of college facilities and buildings.
• Repairs and maintains storm and area drainage system components.
• Performs preventative maintenance and plumbing work; evaluates and recommends preventative maintenance programs; prepares and maintains maintenance records.
• Oversees the use, care and operation of a variety of plumbing equipment and tools, including but not limited to saws, snakes, drills, sanders, grinders, drill presses and various hand tools of the trade.
• Responds to and resolves routine and emergency calls for service.
• Works from diagrams, blueprints, layouts, work orders, verbal instructions or other specifications to install, troubleshoot and test plumbing systems.
• Serves as a technical specialist and assists with the operation, maintenance and future expansion of district building automation systems.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Assists other trades personnel as may be required to support them in the completion of their work activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or its equivalent and completion of a recognized apprentice training program of at least four years’ duration in the plumbing trade and one year…