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Job Description
Job Details: PLUMBER
FLSA STATUS: NONEXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision assembles installs and repairs according to specifications and
plumbing codes pipes fittings and fixtures of; gas water and room heating water delivery and
drainage systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
1. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures (i.e. water heaters showers hot water tanks
disposal units dishwashers water softeners and garbage can washers etc..
2. Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers mending burst pipes and
opening clogged drains.
3. Repairs and/or replaces tubing gas heating fixtures furnaces regulators controls
pumps etc.
4. Studies building plans and drawings to determine materials requirement and
sequence of installations.
5. Inspects structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of
structure resulting from installation of pipe.
6. Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connection passage holes for pipes in
walls and floors.
7. Cuts and threads pipe using pipe cutters cutting torch and/or pipethreading
machine.
8. Solders brazes and glues pipe pipe fittings and related materials.
9. Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
10. Tests assembled vessels and piping using specified procedures.
11. Replaces and/or repairs insulating material on piping.
12. Assembles and installs valves pipefittings and pipes composed of metals (i.e. iron
steel brass copper etc. and nonmetals (i.e. glass vitrified clay and plastic using hand tools
and power tools).
13. Communicates and assists with other county city and state agencies regarding
inspection and compliance issues.
14. Responsible for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
15. Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
16. Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Involves skilled work in assembling installing and repairing plumbing systems.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of plumbing practices and codes.
2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints specifications and plans.
3. Ability to recognize understand and interpret all local state federal and national codes; such as IBC UMC UPC NFPA ASME and ADA.
4. Ability to troubleshoot plumbing systems.
5. Ability to learn and apply operating procedures.
6. Ability to read and interpret written and/or oral instructions.
7. Ability to meet predetermined deadlines.
8. Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools.
9. Ability to plan and organize work.
10. Ability to perform strenuous physical work.
11. Ability to work in confined areas.
12. Ability to work flexible hours or shifts.
13. Ability to withstand heights and perform work safely.
14. Ability to work cooperatively with employees students and the public.
15. Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education Training and Experience:
1. High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e. GED college technical or trade school transcript foreign equivalency etc.
2. Completion of apprenticeship or journeyman certification as a plumber; or a minimum of documented experience.
3. Must be willing to cross train and work in other building trades.
4. Experience working on boilers or willing to be trained.
Licenses and Certificates:
1. A valid drivers license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle in Nevada. License must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
2. Copy of current driving history issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at time of application or Qualified Selection Pool (Q.S.P) placement and at time of interview prior to final selection.
3. Apprenticeship and/or journeyman certificate/card if available.
4. State of Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking WaterWater Distribution/Treatment Operators Certificate or the
ability to obtain such within one year of employment.
5. Nevada State Fire Marshall C of R Types G GU and Backflow Prevention or the ability to obtain such within six 6 months of employment.
6. Certification as a Certified Back Flow Prevention Assembly Tester accepted by the State of Nevada or the ability to obtain such within six 6 months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
2. Possess personal characteristics including but not limited to poise perspective integrity flexibility and personal appearance necessary for success in the Elko County School District.
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
1. High school transcript or other equivalent (i.e. GED college technical or trade school transcript foreign equivalency etc..
2. A valid drivers license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle in Nevada.
3. Current copy of driving history issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle.
4. Apprenticeship and/or journeyman certificate/card.
5. Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications.
6. See additional items under Licenses and Certificates.
EXAMPLES OF ASSIGNED WORK AREAS:
Elko County School District facilities offices schools (classrooms restrooms kitchens locker rooms etc. construction sites open trenches chase ways existing buildings under renovations etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Strength: Heavy Exert force 50100 lbs. occasionally 2550 lbs. frequently or 1020 lbs. constantly. May involve significant stand/walk/push/pull/carry.
Physical Demands: Frequent stooping kneeling crouching reaching climbing handling repetitive fine motor activities and feeling. Occasional talking hearing and balancing. Vision: Frequent near and far acuity depth perception focal length change and color vision.
Environmental Conditions: Varies from a climate controlled office setting to work outdoors with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud and occasional to frequent time periods.
Hazards: Furniture playground/office equipment communicable diseases chemicals (as related to specific assignment) and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).
EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED TO PERFORM TASKS:
Pipes torches pipe threading machines pipe benders jackhammers hydraulic and airpowered tools and other tools related to the trade.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race color creed religion sex age marital status national or ethnic origin or disability and shall extend to working conditions training promotion and terms and conditions of employment.
Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources. Notification may be made in person in writing or by calling:.
Employment Type
Full-Time
