SENIOR PLUMBER

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, performs general plumbing work involved in the
 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 accordance with the plumbing code or accepted
 trade practices; takes the lead over and gives suitable
 instructions to at least one (1) other plumber; does other
 related duties.

 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:

 Takes the lead over a small group of plumbers in installing,
 repairing, and/or maintaining gas, water, and waste disposal
 pipes, and facilities.

 Trouble shoots 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 terminology, 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.

 Measures and fits piping and facilities.

 Prepares and/or works from sketches, plans, and specifications
 and roughing-in sheets in accordance 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 suitable instructions to other plumbers.

 Keeps necessary records and files.

 May 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:

 Four (4) years of experience in plumbing work involving a
 variety of layout, installation, and maintenance tasks.

 NOTE:  A valid Master Plumber license issued by the NJ State
 Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers 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 NJ 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 the problems involved in plumbing work.

 Knowledge of the 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 and assignments.

 Ability to observe established safety procedures.

 Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, distribute, and
 properly use equipment, materials and supplies.

 Ability to analyze problems involved in plumbing work, organize
 assigned work, and develop effective work methods.

 Ability to give suitable instructions.

 Ability to establish and maintain suitable records and files.

 Ability to learn 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, or 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
03515
L
C
  
N/A
18
-

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.

 12/17/2018