Plumber - East Providence School District

Class Title:Plumber Department:Facilities Classification:Plumber Immediate Supervisor:Facilities Director &/or Asst. Facilities Director CLASS DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Facilities and/or Assistant Facilities Director, install, inspect, and repair water, sewer, and other plumbing system, to insulate piping systems, and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives general and specific work assignments from considerable latitude for the use of independent judgment in the application of practices and techniques of the trade, work is reviewed usually upon completion for satisfactory performance. SUPERVISION EXERCISED As required, supervises the work of helpers or others assigned to assist in the performance of a work assignment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Install, inspect, and repair water and sewer systems, including lavatory facilities, faucets, drinking fountains, sprinkler systems, and cafeteria equipment. Inspect and maintain institutional equipment, such as continuous baths, shampoo tables, arm and foot baths, thermostatic mixing valves, and various hydrotherapy equipment. Install, inspect, and repair gas and air lines. Keep all power equipment and hand tools of the trade in good working condition. As required, to keep materials and time records. Do related work as required. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND CAPACITITES A thorough knowledge of the practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and materials used in the plumbing trade and skill in the application of such practices and techniques. Skill in the use of the tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade. A working knowledge of safety measures and precautions. The ability to work from plans and specifications and the follow rough sketches and oral and written instructions, and related capacities and abilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years as a journeyman plumber. Advanced knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in the plumbing field. Must have a valid Driver’s License. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Must possess a Master Plumber’s license in the State of Rhode Island and must maintain such licensure as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidence by a physician’s certificate. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, stretching, and walking. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to use hands, handle or feel. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting and/or moving light/heavy objects. Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds without assistance and carry it fifty (50) yards without pause. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Must be able to safely use manual tools and power equipment common in the construction trades. Must be able to handle hazardous materials safely and tolerate exposure to electrical hazards. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to noise levels normally found in a maintenance facility environment. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position of the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.