Plumber, Senior
About The Position
Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to perform plumbing installation, maintenance, and repairs in County buildings and facilities. This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Maintains plumbing equipment and systems; and installs, maintains, extends and alters all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenances, in connection with sanitary drainage, vent systems, and public or private water supply systems. Installs, repairs or replaces various pipes, fittings and fixtures of water systems, drainage systems, and plumbing systems according to specifications and local, state and federal plumbing codes and regulations; performs skilled plumbing duties on water heaters, sinks, commodes, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, water filters, grease traps, showers, water pumps, ice machines, etc. Diagnoses and repairs plumbing problems and issues; troubleshoots leaks, clogs and other plumbing issues; makes necessary repairs; clears blocked drains, sinks, toilets and urinals; performs maintenance on drinking fountains; repairs leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, water lines, piping and valves; and repairs piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves, etc.; and repairs or replaces plumbing parts and equipment. Performs pressure testing on newly installed plumbing systems; inspects to ensure that installation conforms to local, state, and federal codes and regulations and contract specifications; and makes final inspection to ensure all fixtures are in place and property connected. Performs renovations or repairs to swimming pools; monitors pool water, chlorine levels, and sand filters; installs chlorinators and injectors; maintains and/or replaces valves, lint strainers, motors, pumps, filters, and sand; ensures compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations Determines materials and equipment needed to complete work activities; prepares and submits purchase requisitions; orders materials; and maintains related documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Three years of experience in plumbing or a related field
- Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Maintains plumbing equipment and systems
- Installs, maintains, extends and alters all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances and plumbing appurtenances, in connection with sanitary drainage, vent systems, and public or private water supply systems.
- Installs, repairs or replaces various pipes, fittings and fixtures of water systems, drainage systems, and plumbing systems according to specifications and local, state and federal plumbing codes and regulations
- Performs skilled plumbing duties on water heaters, sinks, commodes, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, water filters, grease traps, showers, water pumps, ice machines, etc.
- Diagnoses and repairs plumbing problems and issues
- Troubleshoots leaks, clogs and other plumbing issues
- Makes necessary repairs
- Clears blocked drains, sinks, toilets and urinals
- Performs maintenance on drinking fountains
- Repairs leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, water lines, piping and valves
- Repairs piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves, etc.
- Repairs or replaces plumbing parts and equipment
- Performs pressure testing on newly installed plumbing systems
- Inspects to ensure that installation conforms to local, state, and federal codes and regulations and contract specifications
- Makes final inspection to ensure all fixtures are in place and property connected.
- Performs renovations or repairs to swimming pools
- Monitors pool water, chlorine levels, and sand filters
- Installs chlorinators and injectors
- Maintains and/or replaces valves, lint strainers, motors, pumps, filters, and sand
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations
- Determines materials and equipment needed to complete work activities
- Prepares and submits purchase requisitions
- Orders materials
- Maintains related documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
