7347-Plumber
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Plumber performs skilled plumbing work to alter, repair, and maintain water, sewer, and other plumbing systems, along with related duties as required. The work follows established plumbing methods and procedures and involves considerable physical effort, intermittent exposure to conditions that may cause minor cuts, bruises, and abrasions, and sometimes unpleasant surroundings such as inadequate ventilation, cramped quarters, and toxic conditions. The position supports building alterations, maintenance, and repair projects across a wide variety of buildings and related structures. Work includes installing, altering, replacing, and repairing water, sewage, drainage, heating, gas, and other plumbing systems, fixtures, components, and equipment. The role also includes checking for leaks and defects, clearing clogged drains and pipes, advising on plumbing supplies and equipment, and maintaining basic work records and reports. The position is listed as a temporary provisional appointment, not a permanent appointment. Provisional appointees must participate in and pass a Civil Service examination and be selected through an open competitive process to be considered for permanent appointment; provisional appointments may not exceed three years.
Requirements
- Complete the recognized City and County of San Francisco General Plumber Apprenticeship program (class 7465/7466) of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada.
- Possess a valid California driver's license.
- Possess Backflow certification.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in occupied commercial office buildings, including high-rise offices.
- One year of experience working in historic buildings, with attention to protecting historic finishes and accommodating existing building conditions.
- One year of experience using an asset management or computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to receive, track, and complete work orders, document repairs, and maintain equipment service records.
- Two years of experience inspecting, testing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing backflow prevention assemblies, including scheduled and emergency testing with specialized equipment, maintaining records for regulatory reporting, and ensuring reliable operation while minimizing service disruptions.
Responsibilities
- Perform plumbing work for building alterations, maintenance, and repair projects, including installing, altering, replacing, and repairing water, sewage, and drainage systems.
- Cut, bend, assemble, and install pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas, and other plumbing systems.
- Install, alter, repair, and replace plumbing fixtures.
- Thread, ream, assemble, caulk, solder, and weld pipes and component parts.
- Install, alter, and repair valves, fittings, and plumbing equipment, including hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants, and service pipes.
- Repair existing and install new water and drainage lines, waste pipes, and sewage pipes.
- Check plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects and open and clean clogged drains, pipes, and traps.
- Advise on the selection, ordering, and storage of plumbing supplies and equipment.
- Maintain simple working records and reports.
- Perform related duties as required.
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