Plumber II

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC

28d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of potable water including hot and cold water, drainage, and wastewater fixtures, piping, and components. The position is also responsible for the routine maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of hot water heaters.

Requirements

Ability to install plumbing systems per plans and specifications
Ability to diagnose and make repairs to malfunctioning plumbing systems, fixtures and components
Ability to use the tools and test equipment commonly used in Plumbing
Working knowledge of State and local plumbing codes
Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of building hot and cold-water systems, steam distribution and condensate return systems, waste removal systems, irrigation systems and drainage systems
Working knowledge of steam distribution and condensate return systems.
The position requires standing for long periods of time and performing manual labor.
The individual hired for this position must be capable of strenuous lifting, crawling and working at heights up to twenty-five feet or more as well as working in confined spaces such as manholes
The position may require exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
The position may require the use of a respirator and other personal protective equipment medical certification is required to verify the individual's ability to wear and use a respirator. This is a condition of employment.
The position requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The position may require working in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, sewage and water line pipes and other confined spaces.
The individual hired for this position must be familiar with building, life and safety codes.
Employee must complete Entry Permit Confined Space Training within 90 days of hire.
Employee must complete Asbestos Operation Maintenance and Removal Training within 90 days of hire.
Employee is required to wear a uniform, picture ID badge, use safety equipment and follow safety regulations which are provided by the state.
Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver's License and proof of an acceptable driving record.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the repair, replacement or construction of piping systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.