Plumber Apprentice

Description/Job Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Plumber position is primarily responsible for work in the trades of plumbing, steam fitting, air conditioning and refrigeration as an apprentice to the licensed Plumber. The incumbent is required to perform general maintenance tasks, such as simple construction, preventative maintenance, improvements and minor repairs to buildings, fixtures, and mechanical equipment. The Plumber apprentice is expected to perform specialized tasks at the apprentice level in the commercial plumbing trade. This position is designated as Essential and is required to report for emergency situations.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Make minor repairs and alterations to mechanical and building equipment; responsible for troubleshooting, conducting appropriate repairs on mechanical equipment, performing emergency repairs to buildings, water and sanitary systems using various approved materials, including schedule 40, plastic, copper, brass, glass, clay and galvanized pipe as required;
• Install, replace, and maintain plumbing fixtures and other equipment as required; check and maintain sewer lines, conduct periodic cleaning of traps and change filters;
• Make minor repairs to fixtures, steam pipes and fittings including toilets, flush valves urinals, floor and sink drains;
• Maintain domestic and storm water lines and rain leaders for proper flow, clean sanitary and storm drain piping; perform roof and roof-drain inspections and keep drains clear;
• Assist in the preparation of specifications for obtaining contractual plumbing services and coordinate with contractors; prepare requisitions for ordering supplies and materials; coordinate work activities with other maintenance personnel;
• Perform other assigned duties and fall within this job classification such as caulking doors and windows; cleaning and lubricating mechanical equipment and machines; wash, brush, sand and scrape interior and exterior walls, ceilings, floors, and other building surfaces; apply paints, varnishes, stains, waterproofing agents and other protective products; patch block, brick and stone walls.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in any combination of the maintenance trades provided that at least two (2) years of the candidate's experience are primarily within the commercial plumbing trades
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of other building trades, including electric, refrigeration, steam fitting. An ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications; knowledge of plumbing codes; knowledge and experience using appropriate tools of the trade such as pipe cutters, automatic drain openers, hand and power assist tools, air compressors and lubrication equipment, brazing and soldering equipment;
• Abilities: Effective verbal and written communication, and ability to coordinate work activities with other maintenance support personnel and to work unobtrusively and professionally in occupied areas. Must have a keen ability to smell.