Plumber II

General Statement of the Job & Essential Functions

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, this position performs and provides assistance in the installation, maintenance and repair of the city’s building water and sewer systems, fixtures and equipment. Plumber and Plumber II reports to the Senior Plumber, Senior Plumber reports to the Manager of Properties Management. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Troubleshoots, repairs and installs, maintains and repairs water, drainage and sewer systems, plumbing fixtures, sump pumps, backflows, garbage disposals, and fire suppression systems by inspecting systems, replacing corroded pipes, draining unheated water lines in outdoor facilities and removing backflow preventers to winterize lines, replacing defective piping, cleaning out drains, replacing and repairing defective items, installing fixtures, and roughing in waterlines and renovations.

Operates assigned service vehicle, maintains inventory of spare parts and initiates procurement of replacement supplies and equipment as necessary; makes cost and material estimates; collects data for preventive maintenance system and maintains activity logs.

Performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed, and responds to emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Designs, installs and tests gas lines and supply components based equipment pressure and volume requirements; trains and provides guidance, direction and instruction in plumbing systems; inspects works performed and assists with recruiting and selection activities; completes work orders and reports as needed.

Responsible for the effective supervision and administration to include budget preparation and monitoring expenditures,...