Plumbing, Journeyman Plumber

Plumber

Position Goal: Maintain, repair and install of a variety of plumbing equipment and fixtures, including, but not limited to water supply lines, sewage and soil pipes, vent pipes, water fountains, sinks, faucets, dishwashers, urinals water closets, pumps and associated equipment.

Essential Functions: Installs and maintains waste, sewage and soil pipes: vents and leader pipes for hot and cold-water systems. Assembles, installs repairs assorted plumbing fixtures, valves and appliances. Locates and marks position of pipes, pipe connections and passage holes. Uses assorted hand and power tools. Cuts and threads pipe and pipe fittings using pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe treading machine. Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe bending machine or by placing over block and bending it by hand. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic; using hand and power tools. Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, brazing, welding and caulked joints. Tests systems for leaks using water, air or gas; using appropriate test gauges. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, drinking fountains, commodes, urinals, water heaters, water tanks, garbage disposals, dishwashers and water softeners. Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers, seals, repairing broken pipes and opening clogged drains. Must have working knowledge of building and mechanical codes. May weld supports to structural steel. Monitor work operations to insure compliance with prescribed specifications, quality standards, and schedule commitments. Maintains all equipment in proper operating condition. Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Qualification Requirements: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Demonstrable aptitude or competence for performing work outlined under essential functions preferred. Valid Pennsylvania operator's license. City of Reading Journeyman's Plumbing License.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Work involves exposure to unpleasant elements, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, chemicals, etc. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective gear. The employee must frequently move and/or lift up to 100 pounds such as materials and equipment. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to hear conversations in noisy environments. The employee must be able to drive all district vehicles.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed both indoors and out, under all weather conditions and extremes; often in tight, uncomfortable spaces. Position demands meeting deadlines and ability to work overtime in order to meet reporting deadlines.