PLUMBER

Plumbing Technician

Under general supervision, performs new construction, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs on all existing plumbing systems in the Casino/Hotel/Amphitheatre complex. Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs all general plumbing components. Maintains preventative documentation in EAM program. Installs, maintains and repairs water and drainage systems, plumbing fixtures, ice machines, equipment, faucets, pools, sump pumps, backflows, garbage disposals, and fire suppression systems by inspecting systems, replacing corroded pipes, draining unheated water lines in outdoor facilities and removing backflow preventers to winterize lines, replacing defective piping, cleaning out drains, replacing and repairing defective faucets, toilets, urinals, and installing fixtures, and roughing in waterlines and renovations. Repairs and replaces commercial hot water heat exchangers. Repairs, maintains, and replaces pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes. Repairs and replaces commercial hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps. Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices. Troubleshoots and repairs steam, water, and gas utility distribution systems. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Inspects public restrooms to ensure that fixtures are working properly and/or identify non-working fixtures. Troubleshoots non-working fixtures, valves, irrigation systems, and/or lift station pumps to identify the nature of the problem and type of repair needed. Replaces broken fixtures, valves, pumps, controllers, and/or irrigation heads to restore restroom, lift station, or irrigation system functionality. Repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, swimming pool pumps. Unplugged fixtures, lines, and related devices to restore service. Install new piping for HVAC, water, gas as needed. Complies with Pueblo, Resort & Casino, and Facilities Department standard operating procedures. Responsible for entering all work activity into Computerized Asset Management program. Assists Supervisor's in maintaining inventory control of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. Participates in Facilities Safety program and is responsible to complete all safety training and pro-18. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia. Works in a composite crew and is required to assist Hard Maintenance, Electrical, and Plumbing, Kitchen Repair technicians and or other trades in accomplishing their duties on a routine basis.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Strong interpersonal skills with all direct work associates as well as networking with all Team Members is essential throughout Pueblo of Sandia whether they hold public facing and/or back-of-the-house positions. All Team Members must: Be polite, friendly and professional always. Demonstrate an approachable demeanor when working with all co-workers and Team Members throughout the company. Reflect a kind, empathetic, patient, and respectful behavior with all internal and external business dealings. Support co-workers as needed to meet business demands. Build professional work relationships with all Team Members while supporting a strong teamwork environment. Maintain a friendly, professional and approachable demeanor in the performance of all duties.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) identified as a measurement of success. KPI's will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI's as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of plumbing principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations, and guidelines. Knowledge of general safety rules, requirements, procedures and reporting requirements necessary to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Knowledge of repair principles, practices, and techniques for a variety of standard fixtures, valves, and related items. Ability to determine the type of repair that is appropriate for various types of plumbing fixtures, valves, pumps, and similar devices. Ability to troubleshoot a variety of plumbing systems, fixtures, valves, and related items. Skilled in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair. Ability to perform preventative maintenance according to published guidelines. Knowledge of steam, water, and natural gas distribution systems maintenance and repair. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematic, or exploded views of a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, pumps, and related items. Ability to Use Snaking and Jetting Equipment.

Education and Experience

Required: High School Diploma or GED certification. Five (5) years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Must be at least 18 years of age. Preferred: Sprinkler and fire suppression systems experience. Note: Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.

License/Certifications/Registrations

The following license is required prior to employment start date: Journeyman Plumber's License. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver's License. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement - Description

Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. (Lift up to 75 lbs.)

Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing - The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking - Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting - Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing - Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Working Conditions Required: - Duties are performed indoors and outdoors as required. Outdoor duties are subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather. Work apparel including standard work uniform issued by employer, may require employee to wear other apparel at his own expense to compensate for temperature conditions. Subject to potential hazards such as cleaning solvents and cleaning compounds. Subject to potential hazards such as heights, motorized equipment, power tools and loud noise. Personal protection equipment will be required depending on task. Additional potential hazards include exposure to infections, diseases, fumes, odors, dust, mist, and gases. Duties may involve walking, climbing, crawling, standing for long periods of time, sitting, crouching, kneeling, running, and the