Plumber Fitter II

About the Role

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all plumbing, piping, and perform HVAC duties, as assigned by the Skilled Trades Manager and Foreman, both inside and outside of County buildings, in all types of weather conditions. Required to be on call 24/7, including snow removal.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, bend, and thread all sizes of black and galvanized rigid pipe.
• Measure, cut, and bend all sizes of copper tubing for use on heating, hot water, cold water, air, and gas systems, steam lines, and risers.
• Repair, maintain, and install all piping systems and plumbing fixtures, including all drain and sanitary lines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/trade school.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in the plumbing trade.
• Ability to read architectural/engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and equipment manuals.
• Ability to maintain clerical records and logs.
• Ability to interact with engineers, technicians, and work from verbal instructions or schematic drawings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement the latest codes.
• Basic knowledge of all piping systems.
• Mechanical skills, knowledge of chemical water treatment, and pneumatic controls.
• Computer literate.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Current/valid PA Driver’s License.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Occasionally, the employee must use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may need to lift over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

Ability to work in confined spaces and varying temperatures. Exposure to high levels of equipment noise, with the noise level usually moderate to loud.