Plumbing Technician

Position Title: Plumber

Pay Range: $23.00-$30.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Position Purpose:

Performs skilled Plumbing work. This is a temporary seasonal position not to exceed 122 days that will be scheduled full-time hours.

Pre/Post Fair Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7 am to 3:30 pm; Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Fair Schedule (SWING): Wednesday through Sunday, 3:30PM - 12:00AM.

Schedule subject to change based on business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of plumbing equipment and fixtures including water, gas, sewage, fire control, steam and refrigeration systems.
• Installs, maintains and repairs pumps.
• Conducts regular inspections of all plumbing systems to ensure proper and safe working conditions.
• Installs and removes temporary plumbing equipment.
• Prepares rough drafts and estimates of plumbing projects.
• Orders, maintains and stores plumbing supplies and equipment.

This description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license to operate a utility cart and other equipment.
• 3 plus years of experience
• Must have working knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in plumbing.
• Must be familiar with common safety rules and practices of the National Plumbing Code and Safety Orders.
• Must be able to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to work well with others a must.
• Ability to work outside the normal business day/week as demanded by events and programs.
• Must be available to work 5 days per week, on either morning or swing shift between mid-July and mid-August.

Preferences:

• Experience in safely operating heavy equipment such as forklift, manlift, scissors lift, etc. highly preferred.
• Familiarity with the layout and facilities of the OC Fair & Event Center helpful.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, talk and hear. The employee must frequently use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, using proper bending and lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

Will work in a fast-paced, indoor and outdoor environment in all types of weather. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, however louder noise levels may be experienced during outdoor events and when in larger event buildings.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned.