Job Details

Job Title

Performs highly skilled plumbing work involving the maintenance, installation or repair of plumbing and steam systems, fittings and accessories. Work includes a variety of skilled tasks in major installation, repair, renovation, and construction of plumbing and steam systems to specifications or plumbing codes.

Essential Functions

• Installs, maintains and repairs domestic water pumps, water piping lines, water filters and plumbing fixtures.
• Carries out preventive maintenance program to maintain plumbing fixtures, specialized kitchen, laundry and laboratory equipment.
• Repairs and maintains steam stations, valves, heating and condensate return stations, and sewer and storm drains.
• Interprets blueprints and works from sketches or verbal instructions.
• Assists trade staff and contractors as necessary to coordinate repairs to plumbing.
• Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with blueprints, specifications, instructions and applicable federal, state and local codes; directs any rework or modification.
• May provide technical guidance and direction to other staff.
• Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks and entryways as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in plumbing

Required License/Certifications/Training:

• Licensed as a Journeyman Plumber
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of work related agency operations, safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow explicit instructions, both in oral and written form.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow workers and others.
• Ability to assist others as needed.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to position self for inspection, construction or maintenance of equipment and/or buildings including confined, elevated and loud noise spaces. Frequent 60-90%
• Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation. Frequent 60-90%
• Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Frequent 60-90%
• Ability to drive state vehicle. Rare 0-30%
• Ability to remove snow and ice from designated areas. Rare 0-30%
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs. Rare 0-30%

Additional Physical Requirement: Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force to constantly move objects.