Plumber

Weber County•Ogden, UT

10d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Under the general supervision of an administrative superior, performs plumbing duties at various facilities. Installs, maintains, services, and repairs a variety of plumbing systems throughout Weber County including other maintenance needed as necessary.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Utah and have ability to operate a vehicle and have a good driving record.
Must be available to be on call 24 hours a day; must have a telephone.
Must be adaptable to changing work hours as shift hours may be varied.
Working days would include weekends, and holidays; and working hours could include early mornings and late nights.
Employees may be required to be on call for holiday and weekend checks.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.
High School Diploma or equivalent (Apprentice Plumber)
Enrollment in a recognized Plumber Apprenticeship Program (Apprentice Plumber)
Completion of a four-year plumber’s apprenticeship program (minimum 576 classroom hours) (Journeyman Plumber)
4 years (8,000 hours) of licensed plumbing experience under the supervision of a licensed Journeyperson or Master plumber (Journeyman Plumber)
Successful completion of the Utah Plumber Theory and Practical exams (Journeyman Plumber).
4 years (8,000 hours) of experience as a licensed Journeyperson Plumber (Master Plumber)
Successful completion of the Utah Master Plumber Law and Rule Examination (Master Plumber)

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, renovates, and maintains plumbing fixtures, water and sewer lines drainage, waste, and storm drain systems, swamp coolers, drinking fountains, wet pipe sprinkler systems, booster, recirculation pumps, cooling towers, boilers and water heaters.
Installs, repairs, adjusts, or replaces automatic sprinkler/irrigation systems to include electrical and mechanical devices.
Conducts regular inspections of facilities to determine maintenance needs.
Applies water management practices in buildings.
Performs annual winterization and spring startup of irrigation systems including sprinkler systems, irrigation and culinary water lines, pumps, and drinking fountains evaporative coolers and building systems.
Operates and maintains equipment such as backhoes, trackhoes and trenchers.
Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, materials, tools, and equipment to accomplish work assignments.
Assists with the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of central irrigation control equipment.
Assists other trades when necessary with maintenance and repairs including snow removal and maintenance for County properties as needed.
Responds to emergency situations during non-regular work hours.
Reads, interprets, and works from sketches, diagrams, and blueprints; maintains an inventory of commonly used materials, supplies, and parts.
Assists in other construction and remodel projects of county properties.