Plumber

Summary- clean and line plumbing pipes in the wall by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.

• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.

• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.

• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.

• Cuts and threads pipe.

• Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe 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.

• Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.

• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.

• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.

• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.

• Welds holding fixtures to steel structural members.

Competencies

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two – Five Years Experience
• Must be Journeyman Plumber Registered in Ohio

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