Plumber

Description

SCOPE

The Plumber is responsible for performing skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of plumbing systems and fixtures throughout Oklahoma City Housing Authority residential communities, administrative offices, and maintenance facilities. Work includes responding to resident service requests, preparing vacant units for occupancy, preventive maintenance activities, and emergency repairs.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Directly responsible to the Director of Technical Services.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Ensures that plumbing systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes.

Ensures the technical correctness of tasks performed.

Evaluates assigned tasks, makes work plans and estimates the work hours, materials, tools, cost and time required to complete the task.

Plans, assigns, supervises, inspects, and evaluates the work of subordinates.

Performs, directs and/or monitors work which is directly related to license.

Instructs and trains other employees in safe and proper operating practices for equipment and tools.

Responds to after-hours and emergency calls. (nights and weekends)

Responds to resident work orders issued in occupied units. Document and record work order history in Housing Authority’s web-based application.

Test plumbing systems for proper operation and code compliance. Performs preventive maintenance inspection of plumbing systems and equipment.

Responds to OKIE811 utility locates for natural gas, both standard and emergency locate.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma, or equivalent. Three years plumbing apprentice or trade school with two years field experience in commercial and residential plumbing work.

Valid Oklahoma Journeyman Plumber License.

Possess average knowledge of drawings common to construction.

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