Plumber, Senior

Salary Range: $21.39 - $34.44/Hour Salary Grade: 13 FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification

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

*This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.*

Essential Functions

*The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.*

Maintains plumbing equipment and systems; and installs, maintains, extends and alters all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenances, in connection with sanitary drainage, vent systems, and public or private water supply systems.

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 heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, water filters, grease traps, showers, water pumps, ice machines, etc.

Diagnoses and repairs plumbing problems and issues; troubleshoots leaks, clogs and other plumbing issues; makes necessary repairs; clears blocked drains, sinks, toilets and urinals; performs maintenance on drinking fountains; repairs leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, water lines, piping and valves; and repairs piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves, etc.; and repairs or replaces plumbing parts and equipment.

Performs pressure testing on newly installed plumbing systems; inspects to ensure that installation conforms to local, state, and federal codes and regulations and contract specifications; and ma...