PLUMBER

 DEFINITION

 Under  direction  performs  general  plumbing  work  involved  in
 installation and maintenance of plumbing facilities and  systems;
 works  with various machine and hand tools common to the plumbing
 trade;   may   prepare   or  work  from  sketches,   plans,   and
 specifications in accord with the plumbing code or accepted trade
 practices;  takes  the lead over and gives assignments  to  those
 assigned as helpers; does other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Installs,  repairs,  and/or  maintains  gas,  water,  and   waste
 disposal pipes and facilities.

 Troubleshoots  malfunctions  and makes  emergency  and  permanent
 repairs.

 Removes  stoppages  from  piping  and  toilet,  sink,  and  other
 facilities.

 Works  with wrought iron, cast iron, butt welded, soil,  asbestos
 composition, and copper pipe.

 Installs and repairs piping systems using flanged, screwed,  bell
 and spigot compression, and soldered joints.

 May   cover   piping   and  fittings  with  asbestos   or   other
 compositions.

 Is  familiar  with  the  nomenclature, use  and  installation  of
 reducing,  pressure relief, surge check, float, gate,  globe  and
 other  types  of valves, unions, sleeves, bushings, reducers  and
 other fittings and valves.

 Is   responsible  for  measuring  and  fitting  of   piping   and
 facilities.

 Prepares  and/or  works from sketches, plans, and  specifications
 and  roughing-in  sheets  in accord with  the  plumbing  code  or
 approved trade practices.

 Interprets graphic symbols used on piping drawings.

 Makes time and materials estimates.

 Makes plumbing tests on work in progress and completed work.

 Gives assignments to helpers.

 Keeps records.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Three (3) years of experience in plumbing work involving a variety 
 of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks.

 NOTE:  A valid Master Plumber's license issued by the 
 New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbing may be 
 substituted for (3) three years of related experience.

 NOTE:  Applicants may be required to possess a valid Master Plumbers
 license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of 
 Master Plumbers as determined by the Appointing Authority.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees  will  be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than  employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of problems involved in plumbing work.

 Knowledge  of  standard  tools,  materials,  methods,  practices,
 occupational  hazards,  and  safety precautions  and  of  keeping
 necessary records.

 Ability  to understand, remember, and carry out oral and  written
 directions.

 Ability to take safety precautions in performing the work.

 Ability  to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and use  needed
 equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Ability to give assignments.

 Ability to establish and maintain records and files.

 Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  
 or related units.

 Ability  to  read, write, speak, understand, and  communicate  
 in English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  
 as acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform the essential functions of the  job  after
 reasonable  accommodation is made to their known limitations.  
 If the accommodation  cannot be made because it would cause
 the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02693
L
C
  
N/A
12
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 3/31/2007