The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises and recommends evaluations for assigned inmates, handling all inmate concerns, directing inmate work assignments, and recommending counseling and disciplining for inmates when necessary.
Trains, schedules, and supervises the inmate crew in the construction, maintenance, and repair of plumbing jobs.
Performs technical plumbing tasks: adapts and implements blueprints and specifications in accordance with plumbing codes, sketches plumbing layouts, determines materials required, orders supplies, installs fixtures and pipes, and repairs or replaces damaged pipes and fixtures.
Performs preventive maintenance work on existing plumbing fixtures.
Maintains related records and files reports pertaining to all activities performed which relate to plumbing.
Installs, tests and repairs backflow prevention devices.
Inspects plumbing to ensure code standards are met and maintains tools and equipment.
Maintains an adequate inventory of parts and supplies.
Responds to emergency service requests as a participant in division "on-call" program.
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Facilities Management Division of the Central Services Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Plumber I.
Knowledge of commercial, industrial, and institutional plumbing systems and apparatus.
Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, gas, plumbing, and building codes and regulations.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the division and within the plumbing trade.
Knowledge of plumbing and electrical codes, blueprints, fixture specifications, and related records, charts, reports and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
Skill in the use of various plumbing and construction tools such as tractors and backhoes, pipe threading machines, torches, and other tools and equipment.
Skill in the standard practices, methods, materials, and tools attributable to the plumbing trade.
Skill in the use and operation of various plumbing, electrical, and construction tools and equipment.
Ability to diagnose and correct plumbing problems.
Ability to supervise and train an inmate crew in the construction, maintenance, and repair of plumbing pipes, fixtures, and apparatus.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, work crews, and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to handle required required calculations.
Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the division.
Ability to maintain an assortment of records, reports, and information in an effective manner.
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including various plumbing and construction equipment and tools. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants / from supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical code resources, blueprints, and other records, charts, and reports and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare daily work sheets, purchase orders, and test reports using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including electrical and plumbing terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize determine percentages; interpret graphs.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with construction tools and mechanical equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using construction tools and mechanical equipment. Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as construction tools and mechanical equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
