Plumber bei Salt Lake City Corporation

Position Title:

Plumber

Job Description:

We’re seeking a plumber to join our Facilities team! In this position, you’ll be performing journey-to-master-level plumbing duties involved in maintenance, repair and remodeling of city owned facilities and sprinkler irrigation systems. You’ll need to have an in-depth understanding of all commercial and industrial plumbing systems, culinary and sprinkler irrigation piping systems, sanitary sewer systems, and a high level of knowledge and experience in domestic water, condensing water, chilled water, hot water boilers and low-pressure steam piping systems.

About the Position:

Grow your career with Salt Lake City! Whether you’re a journeyman plumber looking to develop your skills or you’re a master plumber looking for stable, full-time work with excellent benefits, Salt Lake City is excited to be a partner in your career development. This position may be filled at the II or III level, depending on your experience and certification. Read more about the minimum requirements for each level below.

This announcement will remain open until the position is filled and may close at any time without notice. Early application submission is strongly encouraged.

About the Team:

The Public Services Facilities Division is an internal service that provides maintenance and repairs to City buildings such as City Hall, the Sorenson Unity Center, Smith’s Ballpark, and fire stations. Applicants for roles within the Facilities Division can expect to directly provide or support the skilled trades and maintenance to the City’s facilities to keep this important infrastructure running smoothly for its occupants.

Learn more about working for this division in the Department of Public Services and working in Salt Lake City.

Position Salary Range:

Level II: $25.86 - $34.02

Level III: $27.48 - $36.16

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembles, installs, maintains, and repairs pipes, fittings, valves, heads, and fixtures of irrigation, heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and international plumbing codes.

• Repairs and services water distribution and sewage facilities using hand and power tools.

• Reads and interprets blueprints in order to install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metal and non-metal materials.  Joins pipes by using screws, bolts, solder, and plastic solvents.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing fixtures, water heaters, water softeners, chillers and boilers.

• Maintains pump stations and various sizes of back flow preventers including testing.

• Installs, tests and maintains systems for automatic or mode operation controls of pumps, valves, and other typical industrial equipment. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Level III: Performs technical reviews of plumbing designs drawings and specifications and provides written comments.

• Level III: Uses the latest technology to trouble-shoot problems, analyze leaks and detect plumbing deficiencies. 

• Level III: Maintains pump stations and back flow preventers in an operable condition and responds to any alarms caused by equipment malfunction.  Oversees all backflow prevention education, training and certifications.

• Level III: Excavates trenches, installs proper shoring and possesses the necessary knowledge and ability to properly make repairs and install underground piping systems.

• Level III: Exhibits extensive knowledge and complies with all OSHA CFR 29 standards relating to construction industry 19.26 and general industry 19.10 work.

• Level III: Respond to after-hour plumbing emergencies.

Minimum Requirements:

Level II

• Certificate of completion of a four-year accredited apprenticeship program.

• Utah State Journeyman Plumbing License.

• Ability to construct and design new plumbing systems.  Must possess a full understanding of the International Plumbing Code.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.  Possession of a valid Commercial Drivers’ License, Class A will be required or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Level III

• 5 years of commercial/industrial plumbing experience.

• Utah State Master Plumbing License.

• UOSH 10-hour safety training certificate.

• Proficient in the use of technology including computers, tablets, cellphones, and system control devices.

• Ability to construct and design new plumbing systems.  Must possess a full understanding of the International Plumbing Code.

• Knowledge and ability to perform minor low-voltage (240 volts or less) electrical tasks and have an OSHA “competent person” certificate or to obtain within 6 months.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.  Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver’s License, Class A may be required or ability to obtain within 90 days.

All Levels

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, work orders, drawings, and diagrams as required to perform assigned tasks.

• Ability to operate various equipment including hand, industrial power tools, and industrial plumbing specialty tools.  Ability to operate heavy equipment including backhoes, track-hoes, loaders and equipment transport may be required.

• Requires backflow certification, which must be acquired within six months of employment. 

Working Conditions:

• Moderately heavy physical activity.  Required to push, pull, or lift medium to heavy weights.  Difficult working positions; may have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods and squat or crawl into small spaces.  May perform work in trenches, ceilings, on ladders, bucket lifts, scissor lifts, and roofs in heights exceeding 100 feet. 

• High exposure to disagreeable elements such as dust, fumes, noise, dampness, cold, heat, chemicals, or grease.  Exposure to outside weather conditions year-round. 

• Considerable stress under emergency situations, time constraints, and possible injury and/or death.  Variation of job duties due to service interruptions and construction may occur.  Must be able to adapt quickly to diverse conditions and adjust job assignments requiring operation of various facilities equipment and operations.

Career Ladder:

• After successful performance as a Plumber II and acquiring the skills and qualifications necessary to perform the required duties of the Plumber III, incumbent may be advanced to a Plumber III based upon supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director (or, designee) approval.

This position is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check process for access to secure and sensitive areas.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Department

Public Services

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40 Jetzt bewerben