Job Details

Plumber

The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform skilled plumbing and maintenance tasks on City owned and/or operated buildings and facilities. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Essential Functions:

Strives to be efficient and effective at balancing and meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of core constituents.

Contributes towards the departments mission by continuously striving to meet expectations, strategic goals and objectives.

Performs general and skilled plumbing work on assigned projects.

Performs maintenance at Fire Stations, City Hall, and other City owned and/or operated buildings.

Paints; repairs and installs doors and windows; performs electrical work.

Sets up and breaks down for special events; attends planning meetings for special events.

Ability to perform general maintenance.

Have knowledge of and be able to work with different trades such as carpentry, electrical, flooring, doors and locks.

Ability to work on and repair sinks, toilets, urinals, hot water tanks, tankless water heaters, drain pipes, water pipes, and more.

Performs related work as assigned.

People Responsibility:

Speaks with or signals to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.

Asset Responsibility:

Requires some responsibility for achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials, supplies or small amounts of money.

Mathematical Requirements:

Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes and/or compute discounts and interest rates.

Be able to size and calculate pipe size, hot water tank size, general plumbing calculations.

Communications Requirements:

Reads technical instructions, procedures manuals and charts to solve practical problems, such as assembly instruction for tools and in drawing and layout work;

Composes routine reports and specialized reports and forms with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

Judgment Requirements:

Responsible for guiding others, requiring a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions, but with some variations from the routine.

Complexity of Work:

Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.

Impact of Errors:

The impact of errors is moderate - affects those in work unit.

Physical Demands:

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Equipment Usage:

Handles or uses tools or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items.

Unavoidable Hazards:

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors.

Safety of Others:

Safety of others refers to the level of responsibility for the safety of others, either inherent in the job or to ensure the safety of the general public.

(Does not include safety of subordinates).

Requires some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. Requires two years in plumbing or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Plumbing License

Drivers License

Core Competencies:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions.

Adaptability - responds positively to change.

Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner.

Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers.

Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues

Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions.

Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge.

Teamwork & Cooperation - collaborates with others to fulfill the City's vision and achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

Additional Qualifications:

Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.

Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate and interact with others; to understand and interpret safety instructions; and to respond to internal and external inquiries.

Ability to understand and comply with City and departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

The City of Charleston, WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.