7347-Plumber

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

12d • $127,062 - $154,492

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Plumber performs skilled plumbing work in the alteration, repair, and maintenance of water, sewer, and other plumbing systems, along with related duties. 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 serves the Real Estate Division, which provides real estate and facility-management services for City departments and supports more than 6 million square feet of City-owned property. This announcement is for a Temporary Provisional (TPV) appointment limited to no more than three years. It is at will and serves at the discretion of the Department Head; the position is excluded from the competitive Civil Service examination process for this temporary appointment. The position may be subject to the Permanent Civil Service examination process later. A permanent appointment requires successful participation in that examination and selection through an open competitive process.

Requirements

• Completion of the recognized City and County of San Francisco General Plumber Apprenticeship program of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, in class 7465/7466; or qualifying substituted experience as described in the posting.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of Backflow certification.
• Knowledge of plumbing-trade practices, methods, tools, and materials; applicable sanitary and safety codes and ordinances; occupational hazards; and safety precautions.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, and drawings; plan and lay out work; work well with others; estimate plumbing-job materials and labor costs; use plumbing-trade tools, materials, and equipment; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing occupied commercial office buildings, including high-rise offices.
• One year of experience working in historic buildings, 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, regulatory recordkeeping, and maintaining reliable operation while minimizing service disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing work for building alterations, maintenance, and repairs, 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 water and drainage lines and install new water and drainage lines, waste pipes, and sewage pipes.
• Check plumbing fixtures for leaks and defects; open and clean clogged drains, pipes, and traps.
• Advise on the selection, ordering, and storage of plumbing supplies and equipment.
• Maintain simple work records and reports.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed