General Mechanic (Plumber/Steamfitter)

Description Duties

• Performs journeyman plumbing/steamfitting work in accordance with applicable codes and regulations; ensures health and safety and all established trade and agency procedures are followed.
  • Orders necessary replacement parts and equipment in accordance with all purchasing and buying procedures and regulations.
  • Supervises other maintenance titles, including hourly personnel, on a daily basis as appropriate or in the repair, maintenance and installation of plumbing systems and equipment projects.
  • Discusses problem with user, visually inspects the fixtures or equipment and uses appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine cause and location of trouble.
  • Plans work procedures to make repairs and orders replacement parts indicating quality and type and any other materials required.
  • Makes necessary repairs or adjustments or directs others in performing such activities.
  • Installs or directs the installation of plumbing fixtures and appliances following diagrams, codes and previous experience.
  • Plans and lays out the installation, alteration and repair of high and low pressure pipe systems that carry water, steam, air or other liquids or gases.
  • Reviews building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation.
  • Cuts openings required to accommodate pipe and fittings.
  • Joins piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused or cemented joints.
  • Tests pipe system for leaks by filling with liquid or air and reading pressure gauges.
• Working knowledge of all applicable plumbing standards, building codes and safety regulations.
• Ability to weld, braze and solder using both gas and arc welding equipment.
• Using blueprints or project specifications, may estimate labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the project.
• Observes and inspects work in progress and when completed, to insure that the work is done properly.

Duties And Responsibilities (gm)

• Work from verbal or written descriptions or from drawings or sketches to design, plan, layout and complete a variety of general trades projects.
• Monitors and inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines, codes and regulations, proper use of materials and equipment; and adherence to schedules are met.
• Assist with determining facility and grounds maintenance needs and make recommendations for repair/correction/resolution.
• Draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from verbal or written instructions to accomplish a project.
• Review in-house work requests, and visit jobsite to determine materials needed to complete projects.
• Conduct inspections of the facility to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problem.
• Provide supervisor with recommendations for the type, quantity and quality of materials needed to accomplish a project.
• Give verbal instructions and/or demonstrate proper plumbing techniques and the use of plumbing/steamfitting tools and equipment.
• Track inventory and control of the distribution of tools and equipment and maintain such equipment.
• Perform supervisory duties at assigned facility/s and may fill-in for supervisor during absences.
• Assist with repairs and upkeep of facility structures and building systems from foundation to roof; interior and exterior.
• Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection/pick-up of trash and other obstructions from in and around the building and surrounding areas.
• May assist with Non-military Use Program (NMU) requirements.
• Periodic overtime will be required - especially during winter months.
• Provide assistance and perform duties at other DMNA facilities to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a New York State (NYS) two-year Plumber & Steamfitter Traineeship or NYS two-year plumbing training program.
• OR Successful completion of any equivalent plumbing two-year training or apprenticeship program.
• OR Four (4) years of full-time experience in plumbing under a skilled journey-level plumber which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.
• Apprenticeship training in plumbing or training gained by completion of technical courses in plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
• AND Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.