County of Alameda
Plumber (#9260)
Bargaining Unit: BTC - Crafts and Trades (002)
$56.50-$56.50 Hourly / $4,520.00-$4,520.00 BiWeekly /
$9,793.33-$9,793.33 Monthly / $117,520.00-$117,520.00 Yearly
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DESCRIPTION
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Under general supervision, to perform the work of a journey-level plumber; including installing, maintaining, and repairing gas, steam, plumbing and relaxed fixtures, pipes, and fittings in structures; and to do other related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Positions in this class are located in the General Services Agency (GSA) and report to a Buildings and Plant Maintenance Supervisor. The Plumber is distinguished from the next higher classification of Buildings and Plant Maintenance Supervisor in that the latter has supervisory responsibility over a group of employees in the following classifications: Automatic Guided Vehicle Technician, Building Equipment Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance Laborer, Electrician, Plumber, and/or Stationary Engineer. Furthermore, the Buildings and Plant Maintenance Supervisory has oversight of the day-to-day operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of building and plant equipment for a group of County buildings or a large medical or detention institution. Whereas a Plumber is responsible for performing work related to the plumbing system.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
1. Designs and installs plumbing systems for minor remodeling projects in accordance with applicable codes. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all types of plumbing systems and components.
2. Installs water service piping and taps water and sewer mains and laterals.
3. Installs and repairs steam and hot water systems and renews pipes, valves, and fittings.
4. Repairs and replaces valves, fittings, ball-cocks, and other fixtures; cuts and threads pipe; packs faucets; repairs water supply, waste, and drainage pipes.
5. Cleans out drains and obstructions in water and sewer systems.
6. Reads and works from shop drawings, maintenance manuals, and blueprints.
7. Maintains and cares for inventory of plumbing tools, supplies, and equipment. Orders parts and materials as assigned.
8. Maintains appropriate records pertaining to work schedules, log of shift operation and meter readings, and inventory.
9. May operate and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on a variety of pumps, which may include a pre-treatment sewage plant.
10. May operate the necessary equipment to install, repair, and reach plumbing systems.
11. May assign and direct the work of contractors, maintenance personnel and other helpers as directed.
12. May train, instruct, and explain applicable work/safety-related procedures and codes to others as directed.
13. May install or repair medical gas systems, including but not limited to oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, medical air, and vacuum systems.
14. May test, install, and operate backflow preventors.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education and Training:
Either I
Completion of a four (4) year apprenticeships in the plumbing trade,
And
Experience:
One (1) year of experience as a journey-level plumber.
Or II
Experience:
Five years of experience as a plumber.
License (required for all of the above patterns):
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Certificate (required for all of the above patterns):
Possession of a valid Medical Gas Certificate and Backflow Preventer Testing Certificate within 12-months of employment.
Physical Characteristics:
May require heavy lifting, working from a ladder and working in a confined area.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
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CLASS SPEC HISTORY
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Retyped 3-8-71 Retyped 4-10-78 kb AE:dhb Revised (retyped) 2/2/98 Old document: 9260wpf. New document: Jobspecs/9260 ys/3/01 CSC Date: 2/18/98 EL:ah 09/05/18
CSC Date: 11/20/18
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BENEFITS
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Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
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