Plumber
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Independently plans, layout, installs, modifies, and maintains repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as steam lines, return lines, traps, unit heaters, hot water tanks, thermostatic valves, pipe covering, condensate pumps, pressure reducing valves, safety valves, chemical pumps, and other parts of a complete steam system, fire hydrants and post indicator valves. - Independently reads and interprets specifications, blueprints, sketches, schematics, building plans, and equipment manuals, and installs equipment and utilities as required by these documents. - Installs plumbing system parts that carry water, gas, air, storm, and sanitary sewerages; installs traps, lavatories, commodes, cast iron, plastic, glass, steel, clay and/or fiber pipe, PVC, CPVC, PEX, and PEX fittings, copper tubing, pipe and fittings, and other types of plumbing equipment. - Maintains, adjusts, and re-calibrates timers and computers on lawn sprinkler systems. - Performs tests after completion of install, seating, hooking up, etc. to ensure proper operation of equipment. - Performs all tasks with little or no advice from supervisor and any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm; subject to change based on the needs of the agency Position Description Title/PD#:
Plumber, 03466A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/27/2020.
Experience:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
The work of this position involves pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and working in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. Incumbent may lift, and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds and occasionally over for considerable distance. Position may require work from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and mechanical lifts. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Employees work areas are noisy, dirty, and greasy. The plumber worker can be exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, and burns. They are also exposed to the possibility of broken bones, however, more commonly they are exposed to the possibility of scrapes, burns and infections. This position requires work be performed both inside and outside under extreme temperatures, in cramped spaces, on roofs, under buildings and in attics, confined spaces, drilling through masonry walls and concrete floors. Indoor areas are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Such places are in the kitchen, laundry and service rooms where the temperature is high in the summer and low in the winter. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. Incumbent works around unpleasant odors, in areas of dampness and occasionally must employ hot lead and caustic compounds in phases of work.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
- Independently plans, layout, installs, modifies, and maintains repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as steam lines, return lines, traps, unit heaters, hot water tanks, thermostatic valves, pipe covering, condensate pumps, pressure reducing valves, safety valves, chemical pumps, and other parts of a complete steam system, fire hydrants and post indicator valves. - Independently reads and interprets specifications, blueprints, sketches, schematics, building plans, and equipment manuals, and installs equipment and utilities as required by these documents. - Installs plumbing system parts that carry water, gas, air, storm, and sanitary sewerages; installs traps, lavatories, commodes, cast iron, plastic, glass, steel, clay and/or fiber pipe, PVC, CPVC, PEX, and PEX fittings, copper tubing, pipe and fittings, and other types of plumbing equipment. - Maintains, adjusts, and re-calibrates timers and computers on lawn sprinkler systems. - Performs tests after completion of install, seating, hooking up, etc. to ensure proper operation of equipment. - Performs all tasks with little or no advice from supervisor and any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm; subject to change based on the needs of the agency Position Description Title/PD#:
Plumber, 03466A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/27/2020.
Experience:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
The work of this position involves pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and working in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. Incumbent may lift, and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds and occasionally over for considerable distance. Position may require work from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and mechanical lifts. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Employees work areas are noisy, dirty, and greasy. The plumber worker can be exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, and burns. They are also exposed to the possibility of broken bones, however, more commonly they are exposed to the possibility of scrapes, burns and infections. This position requires work be performed both inside and outside under extreme temperatures, in cramped spaces, on roofs, under buildings and in attics, confined spaces, drilling through masonry walls and concrete floors. Indoor areas are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Such places are in the kitchen, laundry and service rooms where the temperature is high in the summer and low in the winter. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. Incumbent works around unpleasant odors, in areas of dampness and occasionally must employ hot lead and caustic compounds in phases of work.
- Department:
4206 Plumbing - Salary Range:
$22.37 to $26.12 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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