Plumber I

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County•Athens, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the plumbing and water distribution systems in unified government buildings. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing technical plumbing tasks, inspecting plumbing work, supervising inmate crews, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Vocational or technical diploma in related discipline with one year of plumbing experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Criminal background must indicate eligibility for the supervision of inmates.
Must obtain security training for the supervision of inmate workers as set forth by the Georgia Department of Corrections Standard Operating Procedures within six months of date of hire or first available opportunity.
Knowledge of commercial, industrial, and institutional plumbing systems and apparatus.
Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, gas, plumbing, and building codes and regulations.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the division and within the plumbing trade.
Knowledge of plumbing and electrical codes, blueprints, fixture specifications, and related records, charts, reports and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
Skill in the use of various plumbing and construction tools such as tractors and backhoes, pipe threading machines, torches, and other tools and equipment.
Skill in the standard practices, methods, materials, and tools attributable to the plumbing trade.
Skill in the use and operation of various plumbing, electrical, and construction tools and equipment.
Ability to diagnose and correct plumbing problems.
Ability to supervise and train an inmate crew in the construction, maintenance, and repair of plumbing pipes, fixtures, and apparatus.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, work crews, and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to handle required calculations.
Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the division.
Ability to maintain an assortment of records, reports, and information in an effective manner.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including various plumbing and construction equipment and tools.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants / from supervisors.
Requires the ability to read a variety of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical code resources, blueprints, and other records, charts, and reports and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
Requires the ability to prepare daily work sheets, purchase orders, and test reports using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including electrical and plumbing terminology.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize determine percentages; interpret graphs.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with construction tools and mechanical equipment.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using construction tools and mechanical equipment.
Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as construction tools and mechanical equipment.
Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.
Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Nice To Haves

Six months of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and recommends evaluations for assigned inmates, handling all inmate concerns, directing inmate work assignments, and recommending counseling and disciplining for inmates when necessary.
Trains, schedules, and supervises the inmate crew in the construction, maintenance, and repair of plumbing jobs.
Performs technical plumbing tasks: adapts and implements blueprints and specifications in accordance with plumbing codes, sketches plumbing layouts, determines materials required, orders supplies, installs fixtures and pipes, and repairs or replaces damaged pipes and fixtures.
Performs preventive maintenance work on existing plumbing fixtures.
Maintains related records and files reports pertaining to all activities performed which relate to plumbing.
Installs, tests and repairs backflow prevention devices.
Inspects plumbing to ensure code standards are met and maintains tools and equipment.
Maintains an adequate inventory of parts and supplies.
Responds to emergency service requests as a participant in division "on-call" program.
Performs other duties as required.