Plumber- Facility Services HVAC 302-55

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to repair and maintain the housing facilities’ water, sewer, and gas lines. The incumbent will also install faucets, hot water heaters, and plumbing fixtures to ensure that all plumbing codes are satisfied. All activities must support the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (“HACP” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals and objectives.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required along with journeyman-level experience or the completion of an approved apprenticeship program.
• Must possess a registered plumber’s license from Allegheny County.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and be insurable under the Authority’s plan.
• Successfully operate a variety of applicable hand-held tools and devices.
• General and specific knowledge related to plumbing, including plumbing codes; gas, water, sewer, and heating lines; and all safety rules and practices.
• Able to read and apply blue prints / schematics and specifications.
• Skilled in soldering, laying out work design, and using power tools.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to learn other computer software programs as required by assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and unclogs sewers, building drains, storm drains, faucets and plumbing fixtures in the housing units included: toilets, sinks, and bathtubs using various tools; ensures clog or repair is handled correctly and waste or used pipe is disposed of properly.
• Installs new plumbing fixtures in apartments; decides when new fixtures are needed and ensures that they work with the designed layout.
• Orders replacement or repair supplies in order to be prepared for routine and unusual plumbing repairs.
• Installs and repairs water heaters for apartments.
• Repairs and installs water pipes that have been damaged; tests backflow device to ensure it is working correctly.
• Repairs and installs gas lines to prevent gas leaks in the building; tests gas lines with gauges to ensure problem has been fixed or has not returned; disconnects and hooks up gas over ranges in apartments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED