Plumber/Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning Mechanic (emphasis on plumbing)

Full Time with benefits $4,294-$5,220 monthly. Perform skilled plumbing work. 

Position:

Under administrative direction, perform skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures, components and systems to maintain district plumbing lines in safe and sanitary working condition; assure compliance with building codes applicable to the plumbing trade. Install, maintain and repair sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, pipes, valves, control devices, pumps, toilets, urinals and other fixtures, parts and equipment; replace leaking and defective parts in plumbing fixtures and systems; replace equipment, drains and fixtures as needed. Clean out drains and remove obstructions from water and sewer lines, systems, pumps, toilets, urinals and drinking fountains, repair or replace damaged water and sewer pipes, fittings and lines; repair or replace damaged pipes and sewer lines; cut, thread and connect pipes.

Estimate labor, material and equipment needed for assigned projects; prepare cost estimates; monitor inventory levels of materials and equipment; order, receive and maintain adequate inventory of materials and equipment; prepare and process purchase orders. Plan, organize and lay out assigned tasks; interpret diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications; prepare rough drafts of projects; work from verbal and written instructions and work orders. Operate a variety of specialized equipment including sewer snakes, drills, saws, skip loaders, augers, and various hand and power tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work. Coordinate with contractors on plumbing installation, maintenance and repair projects as needed; assist with arranging for contractors and prepare related bids as required; assist in inspecting the work of outside contractors for accuracy and completeness. Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualification:

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade and two years journeylevel experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems.

Knowledge/Abilities: Methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in the plumbing trade; building codes related to the plumbing trade, operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade. The successful candidate will have the ability to perform skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures, components and systems in district buildings and facilities; maintain district plumbing lines in safe and sanitary working condition; plan and lay out plumbing; inspect and test plumbing systems to determine maintenance and repair needs; read and work from diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications; meet schedules and time
lines; work independently with little direction, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.