What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Plumber position at City of Las Cruces?
Repairs, maintains, and installs sewer, water, gas, heating, and cooling systems, and boilers and backflow prevention systems, within City facilities to ensure appropriate levels of functionality and operation.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Position functions within facilities and outdoors with exposure to all types of weather and traffic conditions; some work requires being on the roofs of buildings, inside attics, floor crawl spaces and sewer pits with exposure to noise, mechanical hazards, gases, chemicals, fumes, dust, moving equipment and vehicles. Various protective devices are used and are mandatory.
PHYSICAL FACTORSHeavy lifting and carrying up to one-hundred (100) pounds is required; frequent reaching above and below shoulder height, bending, balancing, climbing, kneeling and squatting.
WORK SITUATION FACTORSPosition involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, and responding to customer issues. May require stand-by status, and working extended hours, including evenings and weekends, holidays, and responding to emergencies. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policy.
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-time; regular; non-exempt; union-represented
This position is graded at BC12.
First review of applications will be on 07/01/2024, with periodic reviews thereafter.· Performs regular maintenance to unclog various bathroom equipment and drains; repairs or replaces broken lines and installs bathroom equipment to maintain functionality.
· Performs installation, repairs, and maintenance of water systems, including copper and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) lines, water valves, sinks, showers, water fountains, water heaters and icemakers.
· Performs startup and maintenance of the pump room for all City-owned swimming pools.
· Installs, tests and repairs gas lines and appliances.
· Installs, maintains and repairs heating gas units, evaporative coolers, water boilers, and back-flow valves.
· Creates and updates appropriate records, processes various transactions, completes necessary forms, prepares estimates, completes work orders, processes invoices, and responds to and resolves various complaints and problems as authorized and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
· Consults and coordinates with appropriate staff, suppliers and vendors to procure supplies and materials; makes decisions within limits of delegated authority and budgetary constraints.
Equivalent to a high school diploma and three (3) years of plumbing work experience is required. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION(S)
State of New Mexico Journeyman Plumber and Backflow Certification required; selected candidate must obtain a NM Journeyman Gas License or NM Journeyman Boiler License within two (2) years of employment. A valid Class D driver’s license required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.
Considerable knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, materials, and regulations related to the repair, maintenance, and installation of sewer, water, gas, heating, and cooling systems, and boilers and backflow prevention systems; safe and effective use of related tools and equipment; principles, techniques and practices of effective and respectful customer service; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; methods and calculations used to obtain accurate measurements; principles of record keeping and records management; business and personal computers standard business software applications; City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to: use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures; follow established industry regulatory procedures and guidelines; perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet time-sensitive deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; mathematical aptitude; read, understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with a variety of specifications, schematic drawings, blueprints, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; safely operate associated hand and power tools, equipment and motor vehicles; detect needed repairs and make necessary adjustments; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; work effectively in confined spaces; maintain concentration; use sound judgment in decision-making with routine operations and during malfunctions or other emergencies; communicate appropriately and effectively orally and in writing; compile applicable information and maintain accurate records; prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings; review documents and extract relevant information; respond effectively to emergency situations; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees and the public; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to successfully meet established goals and objectives.
Skills in: efficient and effective use of related equipment, tools, and techniques required to successfully perform the functions of the position; analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations to address issues and/or improve services, procedures, policies, and methods based on findings; making accurate calculations and measurements; researching, interpreting and communicating policies, regulations, and technical procedures and information; using independent judgment and personal initiative; maintaining complete and accurate records; operating tools, equipment, and a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables.
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