Plumber

*Position Title:* Plumber

*Payroll/Personnel Type:* 12 Month

*Job #:* 6135

*Reports to**:* Trades Foreman

*Shift Length:* 8 Hours a Day

*Union Eligibility:* Eligible

Starting Salary

$75,000

*Position Summary:*

The Plumber performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, equipment, and fixtures. Employees in this class are responsible for performing skilled plumbing tasks in accordance with standard practices of the trade. Work involves installing, repairing, maintaining, and servicing water, gas, and sewer systems; water and space heaters and cooking stoves; and valves, faucets, traps, sinks, and other fixtures. Supervision may be exercised by semi-skilled and unskilled laborers.

*Essential Functions:*

• Installs, maintains, and repairs water and sanitary systems, sittings, and fixtures
• Cuts openings in walls for pipes; cuts, reams, and threads pipe; caulks and wipes joints; pours, spreads, and shapes molten solder over joints; and installs necessary supports, hangers, and foundations for water and sanitary equipment
• Repairs and reconditions plumbing installations such as sinks, dishwashers, lavatories, sump pumps, and water waste and vent-lines
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water and sewer systems from curb lines to building interiors
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment of the plumbing trade
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the plumbing trade
• Ability to work from sketches and specifications
• Ability to observe safety precautions in carrying out assigned tasks
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Skill in the use of the tools and equipment of the plumbing trade

*Experience*:

• City of St. Louis Plumbing License (required)
• Minimum of six...