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IOWA STATE FAIR AUTHORITY JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: PLUMBER II

TYPE OF POSITION: FULL TIME

HOURS OF WORK: HOURS VARY

EFFECTIVE DATE:

NAME OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: SCOTT WORTH

NAME OF EMPLOYEE:

WORK DUTIES:

TIME % DUTIES

35 % Repairs existing plumbing in a timely manner so that lack of service is kept to a

minimum.

• Responds to disruption to utilities after hours, making temporary adjustments

• Final repairs are made of a permanent nature.

• No instances of open ditches without safety barricades.

• Temporary services installed during long term repairs.
  

20 % Performs annual plumbing maintenance so that the plumbing is protected in the

off season.

• Below ground and above ground unprotected waterlines are drained in the fall

• Heaters and boilers are drained in the fall and filled and fired in the spring.

• Plumbing fixtures are drained for protection in the fall.
  

15 % Responsible for controlling the flow of the daily work by providing the following

leadership elements:

• Ensure the materials and supplies for the work at hand are readily available,

• Keep the shop, vehicles and tools in safe working order.

• Keep current with new procedures and materials that may benefit the shop.

• Maintain close communication with the Plant Operations Assistant Director

• Plan the work assignments and how they will be met to meet each projects

• Keep current with the maintenance budget and project budgets.

• Ensure project information is recorded and filed.
  

15% Installs new plumbing consistent with the trade so that service is improved, and

routine maintenance can be performed.

• Water lines will be installed below frost for protection or installed with drain

• Sanitary and storm sewer shall be installed consistent with a journeyman’s

• In all cases finish work will conform to specs of sketches, plans or blueprints.
  

05 % Inspects existing plumbing periodically so that future interruptions may be

eliminated or kept to a minimum.

• All potential problems should be noted and documented.

• Recommendations for improved service noted and documented.
  

05 % Maintains accurate records and maps so that all systems can be located in a timely

Manner.

• Develop and maintain maps of the buildings and grounds.

• Maps are updated after new installations or if repairs alter the original maps.

• Materials are ordered prior to start of projects.

• Sketches, drawings, and blueprints are scrutinized.

• Accurate time logs will be kept.
  

05% Installs new and makes repairs to existing mechanical systems in a timely manner

so that interrupted service is kept to a minimum.

• All vents shall duct to the outside.

• Damaged flue pipe is replaced.

• Leaking or worn controls are replaced.

• Burned out or rusted parts are replaced.

• Gas lines shall have no detectable leaks.

• Water lines shall have no visible leaks.
  

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Experience equal to five years of full-time work in skilled plumbing;

OR

the equivalent of three years of full-time employment as a licensed journey plumber or

plumbing contractor;

OR

the completion of a recognized trade school plumbing course and three years of

subsequent full-time employment as a journey plumber;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience including the successful

completion of an approved plumbing apprenticeship program and/or subsequent full-

time, experience equal to the journey skill level, with the apprenticeship and/or journey-

work experience totaling at least five years;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state Executive Branch that includes

one year as a Plumber 1

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, fixtures, tools, and equipment of the

plumbing trade.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Skill in use and care of plumbing tools, machines, and equipment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and written instructions.

Ability to plan work and lead the activities of unskilled and semi-skilled helpers.

Ability to learn the repair, maintenance and installation of fire protection systems.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Refrains from dishonest behavior.

Works and communicates with all clients and customers providing polite, quality

professional service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by

completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision.

Follows policy, cooperates with supervisors and aligns behavior with the goals of the

organization.

Fosters and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, group identity and team spirit throughout

the organization.

Exchanges information with individuals or groups effectively by listening and responding

appropriately.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here

are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential

functions of this job. The employee frequently works near machinery. The employee is

frequently exposed to wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions and rough terrain. The

employee will frequently be working outside or in an unheated building. The noise level

in the working environment may be very loud.

Revised December 2016