Plumber

City of Compton•Compton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, installs, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures and equipment in City facilities; performs related work as assigned. The primary duties and responsibilities are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This is a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities, and incumbents may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND five (5) years of related experience or completion of a related apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Building and uniform plumbing codes.
Knowledge of common hand and power tools.
Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Knowledge of applicable regulations and procedures for the disposal of hazardous chemicals.
Skill in welding, soldering, applied mathematics, physics, and chemistry applicable to the plumbing trade.
Skill in safely using, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to complete assigned projects.
Skill in following oral and written instructions.
Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
Skill in using hand and power tools.
Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Skill in verbal and written communications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Responsibilities

Receives work orders or project assignment from supervisor.
Assembles and prepares necessary materials to complete assignment.
Establishes safe work area and coordinates activities with the general public as necessary.
Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures and equipment in City facilities.
Threads piping, bends piping by hand or machine, and connects pipe joints by means of welding, brazing, soldering, gluing, caulking, or threading, depending on how the pipes are to be used.
Performs a variety of building maintenance duties as assigned, including demolition and/or construction of permanent or temporary interior walls, plaster patchwork, roof maintenance and repair and installation of floor coverings.
Completes and submits routine reports and other paperwork in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.