Plumber
- Employer
- South Orange County Community College District
- Location
- Mission Viejo, California, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 18, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Vocational & Technical Fields, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision from higher level management staff,
performs skilled work involving the installation, maintenance and
repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, drainage
and gas systems and lines, and irrigation systems; performs a
variety of preventive maintenance within the area of assignment;
operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and
equipment; and performs a variety of general maintenance work
relative to assigned area of responsibility.
REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification.
Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be
required to perform additional or different duties from those set
forth below to address business needs and changing business
practices.
1. Perform a variety of skilled plumbing tasks; troubleshoot
malfunctions and identify plan of action to resolve problems.
2. Maintain, replace and repair toilets, urinals, sinks, showers
and other bathroom fixtures; install, maintain and repair a variety
of valves, controllers, faucets and shut off valves; repair,
replace, troubleshoot, and maintain manually and electronically
activated faucets, flushometers and fittings.
3. Repair and maintain free standing and flush mounted drinking
fountains, water coolers and electric and gas water heaters and
related piping.
4. Assemble copper, brass, cast iron, steel, ABS, PVC, aluminum,
stainless steel and glass pipes and fittings.
5. Maintain and repair fire sprinklers, hydrants and hose stations;
repair or replace gas meters, pressure regulators and safety
valves.
6. Repair or rebuild emergency showers and eyewash stations.
7. Maintain, test, adjust and record water treatment towers and
boilers, electronic timers and back flow devices.
8. Maintain and repair air, gas, water, waste and steam lines;
assist contractors in locating various piping systems and valves as
necessary.
9. Operate construction equipment such as dump trucks, trenchers
and backhoes, and power tools such as compressors and jackhammers;
excavate and backfill trenches, ditches, and holes as
necessary.
10. Maintain and unclog storm drains and sewer lines.
11. Estimate time, material, and labor costs for maintenance and
repair projects; purchase supplies and materials as needed.
12. Perform preventive maintenance and inspection of piping systems
and related equipment and devices.
13. Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability
required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period
of time in order to successfully perform the assigned
duties.
Knowledge
of:
Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in plumbing and
irrigation work. Practices and techniques in plumbing. Electrical
systems related to landscape irrigation. Operational
characteristics of maintenance and construction equipment and tools
used in the area of assignment. Standard uniform plumbing code.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability
to:
Perform skilled plumbing maintenance, installation and repair work.
Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools
and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
Identify and correct plumbing problems. Install, maintain and
repair a variety of fixtures, valves and pipes. Work effectively
and independently in the absence of supervision. Ensure adherence
to safe work practices and procedures. Estimate time, material, and
labor costs for maintenance and repair projects. Understand and
follow oral and written communication. Work with and exhibit
sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic,
cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and
disabled populations of community college students. Communicate
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would
be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by
completion of a recognized plumbing trades school.
Experience:
Two years of responsible plumbing experience.
License
or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein 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 job
functions.
Environment:
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel
from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes,
noxious odors and gases; work and/or walk on various types of
surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; work in or with
water. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety
precautions. Positions may be required to work evenings and
weekends.
Physical: Sufficient physical ability to work in field environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, gripping with fingers and hands; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without
correction.
Initial Screening Date: January 23, 2025
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) - Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.
Hours per Week: 40
Months per Year: 12
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