Plumber 'A'

Job Description

Plan and perform a large variety of difficult plumbing work. Qualifications Advanced knowledge of the plumbing trade equivalent to complete accredited apprentice training.

At least two years additional practical experience.

Valid driver’s license; ability to drive both manual and automatic transmissions.

Must provide own hand tools, including pipe, sink and cresent wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, vice grips, etc. Job Specific Qualifications A valid NSPF CPO certification.

An advanced knowledge of DI and RO lab water systems.

A valid NYS driver’s license is required; the ability to drive manual and automatic transmission vehicles is mandatory Responsibilities Follow established PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) procedures.

Drill holes in walls and floors for pipe installation. Install pipe hangers and insulate piping.

Exercise some judgement and discretion to disconnect and connect electrical leads on hot water tanks and stills for replacement.

Exercise judgement working within established procedures encompassing Asbestos, PCB guidelines.

Follow established Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space and aerial lifts procedures.

Do planned layout work.

Exercise independent judgement to estimate materials, costs, and time and personnel requirements. Install and repair showers, bathroom fixtures, laboratory plumbing, sewer, gas, air and vacuum lines;

hot and cold-water tanks; sewer, water and sump pumps; etc.

Install and maintain air and ground water sprinkler systems.

Perform necessary work that is required to seal joints properly.

Perform necessary Pool, SPA maintenance and testing. Perform necessary maintenance and installation of DI, RO laboratory systems.

Perform necessary maintenance and testing on backflow preventers Physical Requirements Standing 65% 90% of the shift

Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee (50 80%)

Frequent stooping and / or crouching (50% 80% of shift)

Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck, and torso 75 95%)

Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, etc.) (50% 95%)

Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and interpret diagrams and blueprints, troubleshoot and diagnose problems and make repairs

Able to perform mathematical computations as necessary to carry out assignments e.g. for installation of boilers, piping etc.

Wrist and finger dexterity and fine motor skills sufficient to use and use a variety of hand tools e.g. screwdrivers, files, wrenches, chisels, etc.

Able to handle and operate power tools

Repetitive arm movement (e.g. hammering)

May need to work on a ladder, scaffolds, or at other elevated heights

Able to perform all physical functions needed to drive vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions

Able to climb up into and down from truck cab

Able to work in conditions of extreme heat

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Push / pull up to 75 lbs.

May be exposed to flames, smoke, strong odors, dust, chlorine and other chemicals Tools / Equipment Use a variety of materials such as galvanized, copper, cast iron, duriron, ABS, PVC, lab tubing, glass tubing and fuseseal.

Use a variety of hand tools, hand power tools, pipethreader, snake, masonry drill, etc.