Plumber 27B27
Plumber 27B27
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Job Description
This is the entry level of the journeyman series in the plumbing trade. Installs maintains and repairs plumbing equipment and fixtures including hot and cold water lines hot water heaters and tanks drinking fountains showers toilets urinals and sinks. Work involves assignments of increasing scope and complexity as the employee gains familiarity with the work environment. Opens and clears clogged drains opens frozen water lines during the winter months and repairs water mains.
Essential Functions
- Installs maintains and repairs plumbing equipment and fixtures; makes sketches and drawings and works from blueprints in installing connecting and repairing fixtures and equipment such as hot water heaters and tanks constant pressure systems and controls showers toilets urinals and sinks.
- Breaks up and digs up pavements and streets and breaks through walls or ceilings in order to run or repair hot and cold water lines or gas lines.
- Installs or repairs drinking fountains inside and outside school buildings; repairs and replaces valves; opens frozen water lines during winter months; opens and cleans clogged drains including roof drains rain conductors and yard drains; installs repairs and/or replaces back flow preventers and water mains; repairs leaking or broken pipes; repairs flush lines to toilets; repairs and replaces hot and cold water spigots; repairs or removes sump pumps.
- Oversees the work of trainees in the trade.
- Adheres to established safety procedures and the City of Philadelphia plumbing code.
- May estimate order and transport necessary materials to complete work order(s) at assigned location.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
- the principles methods tools and procedures of the plumbing trade.
- the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the plumbing trade.
- the principles governing plumbing systems in large buildings.
- the City of Philadelphia plumbing code.
Demonstrated skill in:
- the care and use of the tools of the plumbing trade.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- follow oral and written instructions accurately.
- keep records and prepare reports of completed work assignments.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Per the Local 32BJ District 1201 Collective Bargaining Agreement Article XV Section 5(a) every maintenance employee my be required to work the second shift either starting on thefirst day of employment or at any time during the tenure of appointment with 30 days advance notice.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA OR GED CERTIFICATE TO YOUR APPLICATION
- Four years of experience learning the plumbing trade as an apprentice.
- IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST PROVIDE DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE ON YOUR APPLICATION.
Required Certificates/Licenses
- Valid City of Philadelphia Journeyman Plumbers license.
- Valid proper class license to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.
*Qualified candidates will be required to pass a written and practical exam in order to be considered for this position. Minimum passing score for each exam is 70.*
Employment Type
Full Time
