Plumber Leader

Air Education and Training Command•Lackland AFB, TX

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a work leader within a multi-skilled maintenance unit, performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, backflow prevention devices, and related equipment. The employee leads a team of three or more plumbers and may train and guide lower-grade trade employees, including military and civilian personnel. The role involves working with high-pressure piping and fire protection equipment, interpreting technical plans and specifications, and applying applicable safety and security procedures. Work may take place under adverse environmental conditions and in areas with gases, fumes, chemicals, and noise hazards. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must be able to obtain an appropriate government driver's license and operate a government vehicle weighing 1-1/2 tons.
Must attend and satisfactorily complete the Sheppard AFB or equivalent Fire Suppression Maintenance Certification Course.
Must pass the ability-to-lead-and-supervise screen-out element and demonstrate the required quality level of knowledge and skill through experience and training.
Knowledge of installation, operation, maintenance, and testing of high-pressure fire protection and suppression systems and backflow prevention assemblies.
Skill in troubleshooting and inspecting fire sprinkler systems and using and maintaining plumbing and testing tools and equipment.
Ability to install, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and test industrial high-pressure water and sprinkler systems and backflow prevention devices without more than normal supervision.
Ability to interpret instructions, manufacturer specifications, blueprints, charts, and sketches to plan piping-system work.
Good written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
Ability to plan and organize work, determine resources, implement sound personnel practices, and meet deadlines.
Subject to random drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
Must comply with applicable employment conditions, including direct deposit and a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of three or more plumbers.
Install, modify, overhaul, fabricate, calibrate, repair, and test high-pressure piping systems and equipment, including fire suppression systems, pumps, tanks, valves, strainers, traps, thermostats, and related equipment.
Plan and lay out installation, repair, modification, and testing of high-pressure fire protection piping systems, firefighting pumps, and backflow prevention device assemblies using diagrams, schematics, blueprints, technical orders, manufacturer instructions, and applicable standards and guidelines.
Use safety practices and security procedures.
Use and maintain tools and equipment.
Train and provide guidance to lower-grade military and civilian employees in other trades.
Communicate with the base fire department using two-way radios.
Plan and organize work assignments, determine the resources needed, and meet deadlines.