Plumber I

The purpose of this classification is to perform plumbing installation, maintenance, and repairs in Consolidated Government buildings and facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Maintains plumbing equipment and systems: installs, maintains, extends and alters all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenances, in connection with sanitary drainage, vent systems, and public water supply systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs plumbing problems and issues: troubleshoots, clears blocked drains, sinks, toilets and urinals; performs maintenance on drinking fountains; repairs leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, water heaters, water lines, piping and valves; repairs piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves, etc.; and repairs or replaces other plumbing parts and equipment as needed.
• Installs, repairs or replaces various pipes, fittings and fixtures of water systems, drainage systems, and plumbing systems according to specifications and local, state and federal plumbing codes and regulations: performs skilled plumbing duties on water heaters, sinks, commodes, water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, water filters, grease traps, showers, water pumps, ice machines, etc.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals: places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert employees/citizens of work areas, or other potential hazards: and locks/secures storage areas.
• Determines amount of materials needed to complete projects: provides cost projections as requested; gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; monitors inventory levels; and orders new or replacement materials as required.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature...