Plumber 'A'

About the role

Plan and perform a large variety of difficult plumbing work.

Responsibilities

• Follow established PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) procedures.
• Drill holes in walls and floors for pipe installation.
• Install pipe hangers and insulate piping.
• Exercise some judgement and discretion to disconnect and connect electrical leads on hot water tanks and stills for replacement.
• Exercise judgement working within established procedures encompassing Asbestos, PCB guidelines.
• Follow established Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space and aerial lifts procedures.
• Do planned layout work.
• Exercise independent judgement to estimate materials, costs, and time and personnel requirements.
• Install and repair showers, bathroom fixtures, laboratory plumbing, sewer, gas, air and vacuum lines; hot and cold-water tanks; sewer, water and sump pumps; etc.
• Install and maintain air and ground water sprinkler systems.
• Perform necessary work that is required to seal joints properly.
• Perform necessary Pool, SPA maintenance and testing.
• Perform necessary maintenance and installation of DI, RO laboratory systems.
• Perform necessary maintenance and testing on Backflow preventers

Physical Requirements

• Standing 65% – 90% of the shift
• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee (50 – 80%)
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching (50% – 80% of shift)
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck, and torso 75 – 95%)
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, etc.) (50% – 95%)
• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and interpret diagrams and blueprints, troubleshoot and diagnose problems and make repairs
• Able to perform mathematical computations as necessary to carry out assignments e.g. for installation of boilers, piping etc.
• Wrist and finger dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to use and use a variety of hand tools e.g. screwdrivers, files, wrenches, chisels, etc.
• Able to handle and operate power tools
• Repetitive arm movement (e.g. hammering)
• May need to work on a ladder, scaffolds, or at other elevated heights
• Able to perform all physical functions needed to drive vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions
• Able to climb up into and down from truck cab
• Able to work in conditions of extreme heat
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds Push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• May be exposed to flames, smoke, strong odors, dust, chlorine and other chemicals

Tools/Equipment

• Use a variety of materials such as galvanized, copper, cast iron, duriron, ABS, PVC, lab tubing, glass tubing and fuseseal.
• Use a variety of hand tools, hand power tools, pipethreader, snake, masonry drill, etc.