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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Chief Plumber
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 10092 Salary Grade: XR7
Approved: Last Revised: March 06, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under limited supervision using independent judgment, perform work and provide leadership and advanced technical expertise, as the designated Responsible Master Plumber, to plumbing personnel in plumbing maintenance and 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 directs plumbing personnel in the completion of assigned work orders and projects including the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, water leaks, gas leaks and sewer lines.
  2. Maintain Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation to allow plumbing personnel to secure plumbing permits required to install fixtures and equipment in City owned facilities and coordinate inspections.
  3. Performs complex plumbing installations and repairs and provides assistance and technical expertise to plumbing personnel, vendors and contractors on complex work assignments and projects.
  4. Performs inspections to ensure compliance with local plumbing codes and City quality standards.
  5. Records Fire Hydrant and Backflow testing data onto Austin Water WIERS site.
  6. Operates pressure test equipment to test installed systems for leaks, ensuring that system meets specifications.
  7. Delegates work assignments among personnel, collaborating on daily production priorities to maintain efficient operations.
  8. Interprets blueprints and construction plans in conjunction with water, gas and sewage lines. Coordinates sequence of installations.
  9. Implements inventory control procedures to maintain appropriate supply of frequently used parts to allow adequate lead time for ordering materials.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, 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 five (5) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems including gas, water, and steam systems, including one (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • State of Texas Master's Plumbing License.
  • Texas Class C Operator's License or ability to acquire by date of hire.
  • Ability to acquire Responsible Master Plumber (RMP) designation within 120 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.