Plumber III (may underfill to level II)

Salt Lake City Corporation

1d•$27 - $36

About The Position

Under direction of a Facilities Program Manager, incumbent performs master-level plumbing duties required in new construction, maintenance repairs and remodeling in city-owned facilities. Must possess an “in-depth” understanding of all commercial and industrial plumbing systems, with a high level of knowledge and experience in domestic water, condensing water, chilled water, hot water boilers and low-pressure steam piping systems as well as sanitary sewer systems. This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus 5 years of commercial/industrial plumbing experience.
Utah State Master Plumbing License.
UOSH 10 hour safety training certificate.
Ability to read and interpret blue prints, sketches, work orders, drawings, and diagrams as required to perform assigned tasks.
Proficient in the use of technology including computers, tablets, cell-phones, and system control devices.
Ability to construct and design new plumbing systems.
Must possess a full understanding of the International Plumbing Code.
Ability to operate various equipment including hand, industrial power tools, and industrial plumbing specialty tools.
Ability to operate heavy equipment including backhoes, track-hoes, loaders and equipment transport may be required.
Knowledge and ability to perform minor low-voltage (240 volts or less) electrical tasks and have an OSHA “competent person” certificate or to obtain within 6 months.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License, Class A may be required or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Requires backflow certification, or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Plans, assembles, installs, maintains and repairs large and small diameter supply lines, pipes, fittings, valves, heads and fixtures of heating, water, and waste systems, according to specifications and international plumbing codes and energy codes.
Repairs and services water distribution and sewage facilities using hand and industrial power tools.
Reads and interprets blue prints in order to install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metal and non-metal materials.
Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, solder, and plastic solvents.
Performs technical reviews of plumbing designs drawings and specifications and provides written comments.
Uses the latest technology to trouble-shoot problems, analyze leaks and detect plumbing deficiencies.
Maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures, water heaters, water softeners, chillers and boilers.
Maintains pump stations and back flow preventers in an operable condition and responds to any alarms caused by equipment malfunction.
Oversees all backflow prevention education, training and certifications.
Excavates trenches, installs proper shoring and possesses the necessary knowledge and ability to properly make repairs and install underground piping systems.
Installs, tests, and maintains systems for automatic or mode operation controls of pumps, valves, and other typical industrial equipment.
Exhibits extensive knowledge and complies with all OSHA CFR 29 standards relating to construction industry 19.26 and general industry 19.10 work.
Respond to afterhours plumbing emergencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.