Plumber

Plumber

Minimum Requirements Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and at least 10 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field s concepts practices and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May report directly to a supervisor or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Contractor employee shall have the ability to drive a motorized vehicle and possess a valid California C driver s license. Experience Requirements The PLMBCS must have knowledge of how various supply disposal and utility systems and equipment such as water and gas systems fire sprinkler equipment and water closets are installed and operate. Must have the ability to plan and layout for the installation and modification of various systems and equipment such as routing and leveling gas and water lines and roughing in water closets lavatories and fire sprinkler equipment. Must have the ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints use shop mathematics and lay out angles arcs and circles. Must be able to perform assigned duties using accepted trade practices following the dictates of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Must be able to use standard hand tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade such as tapes rules hacksaws hand and power threaders and cutters packing and caulking irons pipe wrenches plumb bobs mercury gauges dividers closet augers hydrostatic pumps and lead pots. Must be able to measure cut bend and tread pipe tile pipe and caulk and seal elbows union joints tile pipe faucets shower drains etc. Must be able to assemble and install rough underground soil pipe venting and top out. Must know rough measurements of various fixtures i.e. toilets lavatories urinals etc. both for water service and drains. Must have skill in wiping and pouring lead joints seating equipment and installing any combination of couplings unions and joints needed for the proper operation of the systems. Must know how to install galley and hospital equipment and comply with sanitary codes. Must have knowledge of gas appliances and controls. Major Duties The PLMBCS performs tasks in connection with the fabrication repair and maintenance of plumbing systems. Performs the full range of journey-level plumbing tasks including estimating material requirements i.e. pipe fittings and fixtures in the sizes types or lengths needed locating and marking spots for openings through which pipes are to pass or in which equipment will be installed threading and pipe bending operations determining and marking guide lines placing and connecting air natural or manufactured gas sewage and water fixtures and facilities such as hydrants water mains water closets lavatories showers sinks dish-washing machines domestic size water heaters unit gas heaters stoves and air compression equipment clearing difficult stoppages in drain pipe inspecting and testing piping after completing repairs alterations or additions periodically checking piping fittings and fixtures for defective parts or connections and disassembling and repairing damaged sections or fabricating replacements and covering pipes with insulating material. When required assists lower graded workers supplying needed guidance. Uses appropriate hand and power tools common to the trade. The PLMBCS installs modifies and repairs new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage water oil and gas distribution systems water closets lavatories tubs fire sprinkler systems and showers. Incumbent measures cuts bends and threads pipe removes and installs water heaters drinking fountains traps fixtures valves regulators pumps etc.