Plumber

Current Vacancy: 1 - Plumber position 8 hours per day, 12 months per year. Currently testing to establish an eligibility list to fill vacancies for up to one year.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, performs skilled journey-level plumbing duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems and related fixtures; inspects and repairs backflow prevention devices; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Examples of Duties

Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems and failures in plumbing systems for the purpose of identifying repair and replacement needs;
Installs, maintains, and services various types of heating units and systems, including water heaters and low- pressure boilers;
Installs, maintains, replaces, and repairs plumbing fixtures and systems including toilets,
sinks faucets, showers, water softeners, and drinking fountains;
Installs, services, and repairs gas piping, gas safety devices, and gas fired equipment; repairs water and gas leaks in service lines;
Repairs and replaces faucets, pipes, valves, fittings, and other fixtures;
Installs and repairs water supply, waste, sewerage, and drainage pipes;
Installs and repairs backflow prevention devices; performs backflow prevention device testing; ensures all testing complies with mandated rules and regulations; maintains backflow testing equipment and ensures proper calibration of gauges;
Installs water and sewer lines as needed;
Cuts, solders, and threads various types of pipes and fittings including ferrous and non-ferrous metal, plastic, and clay;
Performs various welding duties as needed;
Clears drains and obstructions in water and sewer systems and related fixtures;
Reads and works from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and plans and specifications;
Responds to emergency calls for plumbing issues;
Operates and perform operators maintenance on a District vehicle as necessary;
Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; assists in restocking of needed parts and materials; submits and picks up orders as needed;
Prepares and maintains records and reports related to daily work activities including labor,
materials, and work orders completed;
Ensures all work performed is in accordance with health, building, and public safety laws and regulations;
Provides work direction and guidance to maintenance personnel assigned to assist on
projects;
Observes and implements proper safety practices; performs general clean up at job site.

Other Related Duties
Provides assistance in various other areas of maintenance by performing semi-skilled maintenance repair and construction work in other maintenance trade areas as needed;
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.

Employment Standards

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

Experience: One of the following:
1. Two years of journey-level plumbing experience.
2. Completion of a recognized plumber apprenticeship program.
3. Two years of semi-skilled plumbing work and completion of a certificate of achievement in plumbing from a recognized college or trade school.
4. Four years of semi-skilled maintenance work with demonstrated experience in plumbing.

Special: A valid Limited Backflow Device Tester's Certificate is required within twelve months from the date of employment. Enrollment in courses to obtain certification must be completed within the probationary period.

Possession of an appropriate and valid Driver's License.
Ability to be insured, and continue to be insurable, by the District's liability insurance carrier.
All licenses, certificates, and other requirements listed above are required at the time of employment and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted.

Supplemental Information

This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

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Plumber

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