JOB TITLE: PLUMBER 2

JOB CODE: 94320

SERIES NATURE OF WORK: The Plumber series describes work in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and steam systems, fixtures, and components.

DEFINITION: This is skilled and technical work in the planning, lay out, installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, components, and fixtures for air, gas, oil, water, steam, irrigation, waste disposal, or other related piping systems that support commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential spaces.

An employee in this job plans and executes plumbing and pipefitting repair, replacement, remodeling, and installation projects and tasks. Work involves developing plans and estimates for the design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing projects; developing the project lay out and procedures through the review and application of blueprints, building codes, and specifications; and coordinating, assigning, overseeing, and reviewing plumbing related work performed by lower-level employees during these projects. Work includes creating plumbing or pipefitting installation diagrams and drawings; locating the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures; and performing plumbing and piping installations, repairs, and alterations, including testing and inspecting completed work. Work may include planning, delivering, or coordinating plumbing related training for lower-level employees; and ensuring plumbing related contracted services are performed to specification. Work is performed independently and reviewed upon completion by a supervisor for quality and timeliness.

   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

     • Work is differentiated from the lower-level job based on the responsibility for planning, coordinating, and executing complex plumbing and pipefitting projects involving piping systems that support commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential spaces and require the application of regulations, codes, materials, installation, and testing procedures that are specific to the project and type of piping system.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Determines time, equipment, labor and material resources, and work methods needed for a variety of installation, repair, and maintenance projects.

• Inspects structures to assess material and equipment needs, establishes the sequence of pipe installations, and plans work around physical obstructions.

• Determines the layout, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems and equipment.

• Maintains knowledge of regulations, codes, utility provider guidelines, materials, and installation and testing procedures used in gas and fuel piping systems.

• Monitors, guides, and instructs employees engaged in resolving complex or unique repair and installation issues.

• Updates and maintains technical and archival drawings or records based on construction, installation, and repair alterations.

• Locates, identifies, and marks underground utilities necessary for installation and repair projects.

• Identifies training needs of lower-level Plumbers and other employees based on inspection of work and observation of work methods.

• Participates in the training or retraining of employees related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems.

• An employee in this job participates in the performance of the lower-level job and other trades’ tasks consistent with operational and organizational requirements.

• Operates motor vehicles.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.

• Knowledge of regulations, building codes, and the safety and hazard precautions related to plumbing and piping systems.

• Knowledge of the care and use of tools used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, fixtures, and components.

• Knowledge of flows, pressure, and capacity of water tanks and lines.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to troubleshoot system issues using diagnostic methods and processes of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.

• Ability to create diagrams and drawings that lay out the piping material, sizing, and components necessary to perform piping system installations and modifications.

• Ability to read and interpret HVAC, architectural, plumbing, and electrical system blueprints and schematics.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• Five years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures including two years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Certain positions require possession of a valid Pennsylvania license as a journey-level or master plumber.

• Certain positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• Certain positions require candidates to possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within 18 months of the date of hire, a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water or wastewater operator that is equal to or greater than the classification and subclassification of the water/wastewater system to be operated or maintained. Certification must be continuously maintained for the duration of employment in the position.

• Certain positions require candidates to possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within six months of the date of hire a valid ASSE #5110 certification to test backflow preventors or a valid ASSE #5130 certification to repair backflow preventors. Certification must be continuously maintained for the duration of employment in the position.