General Mechanic (Plumber​/Steamfitter

General Mechanic (Plumber/Steamfitter)

Under general supervision, the General Mechanic (Plumber/Steamfitter) performs journeyman work in the plumbing/steamfitting trade. Incumbent will also be required to perform skilled and semiskilled duties within the maintenance series. The GM Plumber/Steamfitter is responsible for all plumbing/steamfitting work to include the planning and layout of work and determining the cause of trouble in plumbing and heating systems and equipment in an assigned area, on an assigned project, or for an entire facility, training site or base.

The GM Plumber/Steamfitter frequently supervises others in this work including other plumber/steamfitters, as well as semiskilled and relatively unskilled workers. GM Plumber/Steamfitters may work with, lead, and provide practical trade's instruction to co-workers with the responsibility for the tasks performed and for the security of the tools and materials used by the workers along with their whereabouts.

The position performs responsibilities in accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) standards (and where applicable those requirements of the Master Cooperative Agreement between the NGB and the DMNA), as well as agency and labor contract duties and responsibilities – current and as amended. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel.

Depending on assignment location, repairs, maintains and installs plumbing fixtures and appliances such as but not limited to sinks, shower baths, commodes, drinking fountains, dishwashers, valves including pneumatic controls, gas and water meters, gas hot water heaters and other gas appliances, heating systems and controls, and various steam equipment used in laundries, kitchens and cafeterias, water pumps and hydrotherapy equipment.

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs journeyman plumbing/steamfitting work in accordance with applicable codes and regulations; ensuring health and safety and all established trade and agency procedures are followed.
• As directed, responsible for ordering necessary replacement parts and equipment in accordance with all purchasing and buying procedures and regulations.
• As assigned, may supervise other maintenance titles, including hourly personnel, on a daily basis as appropriate or in the repair, maintenance and installation of plumbing systems and equipment projects.
• In cases of malfunction or breakdown, discusses problem with user, visually inspects the fixtures or equipment and uses appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble.
• Following technical manuals, codes, diagrams and previous experience, plans work procedures to make repairs and orders replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required.
• Makes necessary repairs or adjustments or directs others in performing such activities.
• Installs or directs the installation of plumbing fixtures and appliances following diagrams, codes and previous experience.
• Plans and lays out the installation, alteration and repair of high and low pressure pipe systems that carry water, steam, air or other liquids or gases.
• Plans new installations, alterations to existing installations and major repairs consistent with specifications, plans and plumbing codes.
• Reviews building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors and cuts openings required to accommodate pipe and fittings.
• According to plan measures, cuts, threads and bends pipe to required angle.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipe and pipe fittings.
• Joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints.
• Tests pipe system for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges.
• Working knowledge of all applicable plumbing standards, building codes and safety regulations.
• Ability to weld, braze and solder using both gas and arc welding equipment.
• Using blueprints or project specifications, may estimate labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the project.
• As required, gives verbal instructions and/or demonstrates proper plumbing techniques and the use of plumbing/steamfitting tools and equipment.
• Observe and inspect work in progress and when completed, to insure that the work is done properly.

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Work from verbal or written descriptions or from drawings or sketches to design, plan, layout and complete a variety of general trades projects.
• Monitors and inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines, codes and regulations, proper use of materials and equipment; and adherence to schedules are met.
• Knowledge of general shop and trades equipment and machinery.
• Assist with determining facility and grounds…