Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter)

About the role

The Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) performs journey-level plumbing and steam fitting work. This entails installations, alterations, and repairs of pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating control, domestic water and wastewater systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. They may supervise others or function as a supervisor in the absence of their direct supervisor.

Job Functions

• Performs heavy labor including bending, standing, stooping for extended periods, will work from ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment including bucket trucks & scissor lifts to address overhead & below grade piping in trenches & confined spaces.
• Plans work procedures to make repairs & order replacement parts indicating quality, type, and other required materials.
• Must fully understand technical manuals, codes and diagrams to accomplish these tasks.
• Inspects and/or repair toilets, sinks, and showers with all associated accessories including flush valves, faucets and mixing valves, as well as supply lines from the main water source to the fixture, including backflow prevention devices, and all waste lines & fixtures out to and including the main sewer line.
• Installs and maintains sump pumps, sewage pumps, circulating pumps, booster pumps, fire hydrants, gas lines, main water lines, sewer lines & water main valves, & maintenance of swimming pools.
• Supervises/trains/instructs employees as needs dictate or in the absence of Maintenance Supervisor 1.

Operating Needs

• Basic computer skills for work orders and PM Schedules.
• Available for scheduled overtime and be available to support 24/7 utility responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Four years of full-time experience in plumbing under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) traineeship or a two-year plumbing training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program.
• Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of cold and hot water distribution systems; Knowledge of venting and drainage, both gravity and forced; Knowledge of sprinklers, fire pumps and other life safety equipment.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule: 40 hours/week: Monday - Friday 6:00am-2:30pm.