Plumber

JOB TITLE: Plumber, Journeyman JOB CODE: 66016FLSA: Non-Exempt GRADE: J09 JOB

SUMMARY: Provides Journeyman level

skills in the installation, maintenance, remodeling, repair, and servicing of plumbing systems. Also responsible for the prompt performance of assigned plumbing and related

duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Performs preventative maintenance of plumbing systems and repairs as needed to prevent future failures. • Performs installation of lavatories, commodes, urinals, natural gas heaters, drinking fountains, faucets, new water lines/drain lines/vents and connection to existing plumbing fixtures; also, installation and maintenance of space heaters, water heaters, and grease traps. • Repairs/replaces irrigation lawn sprinkler systems, water softeners, deionized water systems, kitchen equipment, backflow preventers, dilution tanks, lift stations, sump pumps, etc. • Unclogs commodes, urinals, lavatories, and sewer lines; repairs/replaces faulty faucets, commode seats, floor drains, and any defective parts in plumbing fixtures.• Performs excavations to locate/ repair existing lines, to include digging for new installations.• Performs Journeyman level work in the installation of new plumbing systems in renovation or construction projects. • Provides guidance and training in plumbing work to apprentices and other maintenance personnel. May have lead responsibility for special projects; assists in ordering materials for shop. Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. • Performs other

duties as assigned. MINIMUM

Education And

EXPERIENCE: • Graduation from high school or a General

Education Development (GED) Certificate. • 8,000 hours

experience as an apprentice. PREFERRED

Education And

EXPERIENCE: • Completion of technical plumbing training. • More than four years of

experience in the plumbing field. REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: • Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver license. Must be insurable through the organization’s insurers. • Must have a valid State of Texas Journeyman Plumbing License and Licensed as Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester from The State of Texas. Licenses must be kept current. KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Ability to read and write English. • Ability to distinguish between colors and work from elevated heights (ladders, scaffolding, etc.).• Ability to use plumbing tools, i.e. hand/power drills, saws, voltmeters, etc. • Ability to read blueprints and schematics. • Ability to operate plumbing equipment such as Auger (drain cleaning machine), jack hammers, pipe threaders/locators, torches, hammer drills, and any other handheld plumbing tools/equipment. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and the public. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Lead worker over others in similar jobs and/or provides work leadership and direction for employees. PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS: Physical

requirements include lifting up to 75 lbs. and moving up to 1,000 lbs. with assistance. May be required to work in attics and under buildings; subject to electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards and/or inclement weather conditions; may be exposed to dust and fumes. Must use required Personal Protective Equipment. This position requires emergency response

duties on a 24/7 basis. SECURITY SENSITIVE: Specific job

requirements or physical

location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas

Education Code. Created 11/22/2021 This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities,

duties, and

skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or change the

duties of the position at any time.