Plumber

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose : This full-time 40 hour / week position, covered under a collective bargaining agreement with the Pittsburgh Building & Construction Trades Council, and reporting to the Facilities Manager, is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Essential Job Functions :

• Install, repair, troubleshoot, maintain and replace plumbing systems and components in accordance to building codes, installation requirements and company procedures.
• Periodically tests and operates emergency water distribution systems
• Opens clogged drains and sewers; replaced or repairs leaking pipes and plumbing fixtures; installs sinks, washbowls and other sanitary fixtures; installs maintains and repairs valves, faucets and traps.
• Organize and request supplies as needed to management.
• Cleans and stores tools and equipment and cleans work sites.
• Ability to operate a variety of plumbing equipment, tools and machines.
• Must follow safety procedures at all times.
• Maintains records and logs as needed to document work performed.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Works in cooperation with other trades, maintenance staff and / or contractors as assigned to ensure that all specifications, procedures and policies are met and to ensure efficient completion of any project.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in an efficient, organized fashion.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; must have basic literacy skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must interact well with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to communicate with people from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others; displays excellent customer service skills
• Must be physically able to access all units, common areas, buildings and grounds for work purposes
• Bends / stoops / climbs, walks, reaches and lifts / carries heavy objects or relevant materials and tools; twists torso 45˚ to 90˚ to perform essential functions; must be able to stand most of the work day; works in year-round weather conditions
• Must be able to work while standing or walking for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in hot, cold, damp, or dusty areas, both inside and outside.
• Must be able to use tools of the trade, as well as common office machines, including PCs, fax machines, etc.
• Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
• Ability to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Backflow certified, responsible for maintaining backflow certification.

Education / Experience : High school diploma or equivalent. Must have and maintain an Allegheny County Journeyman and / or Master Plumber license. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems and fixtures in residential, commercial and public buildings. Must have and maintain a valid PA driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.

Physical Requirements : Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class. Must be physically able to access all units, common areas and grounds for repairs and / or cleaning purposes. Must be able to work while standing or walking for extended periods of time. Must be able to stoop, crouch and climb. Must be able to lift / handle objects of varying weight s . Must be able to work in hot, cold, damp, dusty and / or dirty areas. Must have a level of manual dexterity sufficient to allow for operation of standard office equipment such as telephone, fax machines, etc., as well as tools needed to perform assignments. Must have basic literacy skills.