Master Plumber

Job Summary:

Under direction performs general plumbing work involved in installation and maintenance of plumbing facilities and systems; works with various machine and hand tools common to the plumbing trade; may prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the plumbing code or accepted trade practices; takes the lead over and gives assignments to those assigned as helpers; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Essential Functions:

• Installs, repairs, and/or maintains gas, water, and waste disposal pipes and facilities.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and makes emergency and permanent repairs.
• Removes stoppages from piping and toilet, sink, and other facilities.
• Works with wrought iron, cast iron, butt welded, soil, asbestos composition, and copper pipe.
• Installs and repairs piping systems using flanged, screwed, bell and spigot compression, and soldered joints.
• May cover piping and fittings with asbestos or other compositions.
• Is familiar with the nomenclature, use and installation of reducing, pressure relief, surge check, float, gate, globe and other types of valves, unions, sleeves, bushings, reducers and other fittings and valves.
• Is responsible for measuring and fitting of piping and facilities.
• Prepares and/or works from sketches, plans, and specifications and roughing-in sheets in accord with the plumbing code or approved trade practices.
• Interprets graphic symbols used on piping drawings.
• Makes time and materials estimates.
• Makes plumbing tests on work in progress and completed work.

Other Duties:

• Gives assignments to helpers.
• Keeps records.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Minimum Education/Certifications:

N/A

Minimum Work Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in plumbing work involving a variety of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks.