Plumber chez City of Bloomington Illinois, IL

About the Department

This is responsible work of considerable difficulty performed on the municipal water distribution and plumbing system and its components. Work involves water system maintenance, requiring skills learned through experience on related jobs and the operation of hand tools and plumbing equipment. Standard work assignments are performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Superintendent of Water Distribution; new work assignments are carried out under rather close supervision until learned. Work is normally reviewed upon completion for adherence to standards and instructions and through inspections, work reports prepared, and achievement of desired results.

Position Duties

Other duties may be assigned. (This list may not include all the tasks and/or knowledge which may be expected of the employee, nor does it cover all the specific duties which may be required).

• Carry out regular maintenance of plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites. 
• Inspect and certify Cross- Connection Control Device and file the proper IEPA certification paperwork on devices that are owned and operated by the Water Department. Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, and fixtures (such as sinks, toilets, water heaters, and service line repairs/replacements) in commercial structures. 
• Perform installation of plumbing systems. 
• Perform any necessary repairs to previously installed systems.
• Keep up to date with current safety regulations and requirements for the various plumbing systems. 
• Work carefully to follow all current regulations for plumbing work to ensure that all installed systems pass inspections. 
• Keep detailed reports of work done at various job sites 
• Perform maintenance and repair work on municipal water distribution system and its components; inspects jobs under way and upon completion; advises on work problems. 
• Makes general and difficult system repairs; repairs water leaks and mains; locates meters and valves and repairs fire hydrants.
• Operates a variety of maintenance and related equipment including water pumps, portable generators, air compressors, side tapping machine, and winch lines in performing system repairs and maintenance work. 
• Responsible for ensuring that proper on-the-job safety procedures are followed, and safety equipment is consistently and properly used. 
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience: 
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of vocational/technical school; considerable experience with maintenance functions in the water distribution system; or any equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the outlined knowledge, abilities, and skills.

General Skill Levels: 
Knowledge of: 

• Municipal water system grid and its components. 
• Tools equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work. 
• Standards and occupational hazards involved in water maintenance work, and plumbing. 
• Occupational hazards involved and of the safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.
• Computer software system(s) including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS. Skills: 
• Skill in the use, care, and demonstration of general and specialized tools, and the mechanical used in required maintenance work. 
• Planning, organizing and directing a work crew within the responsibilities of this position.
• Transferring technical knowledge to operational activity to achieve desired results. 
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Ability to: 

• Ability to deal with the public in general and difficult work situations. 
• Perform work independently under limited supervision. 
• Ensure that proper on-the-job safety procedures are followed, and safety equipment is properly and consistently used. 
• Read and understand technical information including plans and blueprints and apply guidelines and regulations to operational situations. 
• Communicate orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders professionally. 
• Ability to efficiently use the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) for locating utilities. 
• Understand and follow general oral and written instructions. 
• Work evenings, nights and weekends as required and respond to emergency situations. 
• Correctly perform basic arithmetic. • Correctly take, record and use measurements.
•  Responsible for the correct, safe and efficient locating of the City owned underground utilities including telecommunication, electric power, water, sewer, and communication fiber under the State mandated J.U.L.I.E law. 
• Distinguish colors used in the JULIE color coding system.

Certificate or Licenses: 
Required 

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement. Employees or applicants hired into the position after October 23, 2024, must have a tanker endorsement. 
• State of Illinois Plumbing License.
• IEPA Cross-Connection Control Device Certification b. Preferred Illinois Class D Operators License

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Majority of work is performed in an outdoor setting in all conditions including hot, cold, wet and dry weather. Work requires traveling to construction sites and the ability to traverse a variety of natural and altered ground surfaces which may be uneven, wet or slippery or sloped.

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