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Title: Plumber

Department: Facilities Management

Duration: 2 months

Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Trades Manager, the Plumber safely performs tasks of moderate complexity within the plumbing trades specialty, water & waste distribution system, gas distribution, and the specialized areas of swimming pool and fountain operation and maintenance.

Job Duties

• 50% - Use hand tools (e.g., pliers, screwdrivers, plungers), power tools (e.g., drills, reciprocating saws), and specialized tools (e.g., snakes, die cutters) to perform maintenance, repairs, and installations on water, waste, and natural gas systems. Tasks include replacing fixtures, appliances, valves, hot water tanks, gas line connections, and installing new piping (copper, black pipe, PVC). - (Essential)
• 40% - Troubleshoot and analyze plumbing issues of medium to high complexity with some guidance from senior plumbers. This includes clearing lines of debris, replacing fixtures and appliances, and repairing or installing plumbing systems. Perform basic maintenance on swimming pools and fountains, such as cleaning, adjusting valves, monitoring heat and pH levels, and adding chemicals to maintain proper balance. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist fully qualified plumbers with more complex tasks such as backflow prevention and gas meter connections. Occasionally work with other trades on complicated repairs or system replacements. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Plumbing trade certificate(s) of training.
• Four years of experience in the plumbing trade, along with a solid understanding of commercial lavatories and fixtures.
• Proficient in reading blueprints for plumbing systems and skilled in sizing and estimating these systems.
• Expertise in brazing, working with fused seal pipe and fittings, and soldering copper pipe (ranging from 1/4" to 3") is essential.
• Experience in cleaning, repairing, and servicing all types of interior and exterior drains, including clay, plastic, and cast iron. Skilled in freezing pipes ranging from 3/8" to 3".
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat, Web Editing, and social media applications or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to a quality work product.
  Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE:  $31.67/hr