Plumber

Job Description

Plan and perform a large variety of difficult plumbing work.

• Advanced knowledge of the plumbing trade equivalent to complete accredited apprentice training.
• At least two years additional practical experience.
• Valid driver's license; ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Must provide own hand tools, including pipe, sink, and crescent wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, vice grips, etc.

• Valid NSPF CPO certification.
• Advanced knowledge of DI and RO lab water systems.
• Valid NYS driver's license; ability to drive manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

• Follow established PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) procedures.
• Drill holes in walls and floors for pipe installation.
• Install pipe hangers and insulate piping.
• Disconnect and connect electrical leads on hot water tanks and stills for replacement, exercising judgment within established procedures for asbestos, PCB, Lock Out Tag Out, confined space, and aerial lifts.
• Do planned layout work.
• Estimate materials, costs, time and personnel requirements.
• Install and repair showers, bathroom fixtures, laboratory plumbing, sewer, gas, air, and vacuum lines; hot and cold-water tanks; sewer, water and sump pumps.
• Install and maintain air and ground water sprinkler systems.
• Seal joints properly; perform pool, spa maintenance and testing.
• Maintain and test DI, RO laboratory systems.
• Maintain and test backflow prev enters.

• Standing 65%–90% of shift.
• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend below the knee (50–80%).
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching (50–80% of shift).
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck, and torso (75–95%).
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, bending, reaching overhead).
• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and interpret diagrams and blueprints, troubleshoot, diagnose problems and make repairs.
• Perform mathematical calculations as necessary.
• Wrist and finger dexterity for hand tools.
• Operate power tools.
• Repetitive arm movement (e.g., hammering).
• Work on ladders, scaffolds, or other elevated heights.
• Drive vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Climb up and down truck cab.
• Work in extreme heat.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Exposure to flames, smoke, strong odors, dust, chlorine, and other chemicals.

• Use a variety of materials such as galvanized, copper, cast iron, duriron, ABS, PVC, lab tubing, glass tubing, fuseseal.
• Use a variety of hand tools, hand power tools, pipe threadyer, snake, masonry drill, etc.

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