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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Plumber II
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 17000 Salary Grade: XF7
Approved: October 24, 1997 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Under limited supervision using independent judgment perform skilled plumbing maintenance/repair in City-owned facilities.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Plans and leads plumbing projects.
  2. Performs complex plumbing installations and repairs.
  3. Installs repairs, replaces, and maintains pipes and fittings.
  4. Records data and maintains reports.
  5. Operates various power tools.
  6. Pulls permits and coordinate inspections.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of water heating system installation, maintenance and repair methods, tools, and materials.
  • Knowledge of construction procedures sufficient to plan and execute plumbing projects.
  • Knowledge of water and waste water pumps and lift stations.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in planning an organizing.
  • Ability to trace and analyze causes of plumbing and heating problems.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to estimate time, materials, and costs of plumbing projects.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems including gas, water, and steam systems.
  • Experience may substitute for Education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • State of Texas Master's Plumbing License.
  • Texas Class C Operator's License or ability to obtain one within 90 calendar days of hire.
Physical Requirements:
 
  • Moderate. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.