DEFINITION

Under the direction of the Maintenance Foreman, the Maintenance Plumber will perform skilled mechanical maintenance work in the repair, inspection, servicing, installation and alteration of plumbing fixtures and systems; to assist other maintenance workers by performing semiskilled duties in other maintenance trade areas; and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Install, service, maintain, regulate, repair, and replace plumbing lines, fixtures, fittings and equipment; test plumbing and water systems, diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; prioritize work orders and respond to emergency plumbing requests; coordinates and directs the work of helpers; repair or rebuild parts assemblies and fabricate replacement parts as necessary; repair, remove and replace sewer lines, gas regulators, hot water heaters, drinking fountains, faucets, toilets and other equipment and systems; repair gas stoves, dryers, dishwashers, steam cookers and garbage disposers; clean and maintain steamers and boilers; unclog drains and repair pipe; operate a variety of inspection and repair equipment including power threaders, welders and a variety of power and hand tools; plans, organizes and lays out work in accordance with blueprints, schematics and building code requirements; perform related duties as assigned.  Work involves indoor and outdoor environment; subject to traveling to various District sites, lifting, climbing, crawling under small spaces and exposure to sewer gases and asbestos.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods, equipment, tools and materials of skilled plumbing work; welding and soldering techniques; backflow inspection and testing; oral and written communication skills; mechanical, electrical, plumbing and safety codes and regulations including CAL OSHA requirements; record-keeping and reporting techniques.

Essential Skills:

Skillfully work in the repair, inspection, servicing, installation and alteration of plumbing systems and related equipment; read, understand and work from blueprints; operate equipment such as power threaders, welders and a variety of power and hand tools; fabricate replacement parts; prepare job estimates and drawings of work required including labor and material costs; train and provide work direction and guidance; work independently with little direction; communicate effectively with others; prepare and maintain service and repair records; diagnose malfunctions and determine repair needs; work efficiently to meet schedules and deadlines; work cooperatively with others. 

Education:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training in plumbing and two years of journey-level plumbing experience. 

License Requirement:

Valid Backflow Certification, Journeyman-Level Plumbing License, and possession of a valid California Driver's License.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Subject to noise from equipment operation.

Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Walking and standing for extended periods of time.

Bending at the waist, kneeling, crawling or crouching.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand tools and specialized equipment.

Seeing to perform plumbing functions.

Digging.

Climbing ladders.

Heavy physical labor.

HAZARDS:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Working at heights.

Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.

Exposure to vapors and fumes.

Potential for exposure to electrical power supply and high voltage.

6/5/2021