Plumber - District Pool

Basic Function

Under the supervision of an assigned administrator, performs skilled repair and maintenance of heating, air conditioning and plumbing equipment and performs other duties as assigned.

Representative Duties a.) Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of plumbing and heating equipment including water lines, gas lines, drain lines, drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, radiators, boiler pumps, boiler controls, steam lines, valves, circulating pumps, and dishwashers;

prepares pipes and fittings for installation. E

b.) Digs trenches; tests plumbing systems; prepares tools and other plumbing equipment for use; maintains equipment in safe working order. E

c.) Operates pumps, air compressors, and jackhammers; unplugs toilets and sinks. E

d.) Connects gas lines to gas furnaces; works from plans and specifications; assists with documenting the cost of repairs by keeping records of time and materials to be charged to each job using the work order system and providing periodic status reports regarding work projects, and material consumed. E

e.) Practices preventive maintenance of plumbing tools and equipment and provides technical assistance in the purchase of new or replacement plumbing tools and equipment. E

f.) Maintains competency and currency with developments in the trade through attending professional development courses and training. E

g.) May assist in other craft areas on a temporary basis; may train and oversee the work of assistants or apprentices, as necessary. E

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties / functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of :

Working knowledge of principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems;

working knowledge of safety, building, and plumbing codes.

Ability to :

• To demonstrate skill in performing plumbing, installation and maintenance work.
• To make operating repairs to plumbing machinery and equipment.
• To interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, plans, and specifications.
• To use the tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
• To analyze situations and use judgment to recommend a course of action.
• To follow oral and written direction; ability to work cooperatively with others
• To be computer literate

High School diploma and completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the plumbing trade and six years of experience Equivalencies Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date.

Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates / Credentials Valid and insurable California driver’s license. Desired Qualifications Distinguishable Characteristics Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and twist.
• Work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to heavy manual labor involving lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling and exposure to high voltage.

Position Description Rio Hondo College is currently seeking applications for temporary, hourly Plumber position on an as needed basis.