Plumber

Summary

* This is skilled plumbing work at the journeyman level. A position in this class repairs, replaces, alters and redesigns equipment and piping systems for County facilities and buildings. Work also includes the incidental performance of work in related trades. A position in this class is differentiated from those in related classes by the incumbent's responsibility for the individual accomplishment of assigned work. A position in this class reports directly to a technical supervisory position.

Job Responsibilities

* Receives work and job orders for repair, installation or other maintenance work with plumbing fixtures and/or systems such as oxygen, steam, water, sewage and chemical treatment; inspects and studies building plans and drawings to identify work requirements and plans; prepares area for work, including opening partitions as necessary for access to affected area or fixture; makes repair or alteration, installing piping, pumps, valves, gauges and other system component parts; fixes parts in place by welding, brazing and burning joints; hooks up electrical and/or electronic equipment into systems; inspects finished job for conformance to requirements, codes and accepted trade standards. * Determines materials needed for jobs, checking against supplies; orders and receives supplies and equipment for each job; coordinates schedule for job performance, including the shutoff of water and other elements so provided, with other building personnel and those in affected area; keeps records of jobs performed, materials used and related information; reads and records metering systems, reporting water, sewage and chlorination levels to building or facility management personnel; works with contractors, inspectors and vendors to plan for and coordinate efforts in larger alteration or repair jobs; may instruct and oversee the work of other personnel providing assistance with jobs; may assist other trades personnel and/or perform such maintenance work. *...