Plumber's Helper

Position Summary

Assist assigned plumbers in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures including pipe and gas systems; assist in all types of plumbing and pipefitting tasks and assist with maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in plumbing, or heating and cooling systems; and

One (1) year plumbing or pipefitting experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Use and application of common plumbing materials including valves, pipe, fittings, controls and sprinkler systems
• Use and application of a variety of common plumbing hand-tools
• Basic techniques of pipe cutting and threading
• Basic procedures and terminology used in the plumbing trade
• Basic mathematical principles
• Basic preventive maintenance of plumbing and HVAC equipment
• Operational hazards and standard safety practices

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles and procedures of materials procurement
• Learn basic furnace, boiler, air-conditioning and refrigeration-unit repair methods and procedures
• Learn to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and plans
• Assist with backflow device installation and repair
• Learn the methods and techniques of soldering, brazing, and minor welding
• Learn to use journey-level plumbing tools
• Assist with the repair and/or replace damaged plumbing and plumbing fixtures
• Assemble and install air, gas, water, and related systems
• Assist with the repair and installation of pumps
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work