Plumber - Buildings

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13497339

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

• Distinguishing Features of Work\
• This is skilled work at the journey level in the installation,
  
  

maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures, water circulation,

irrigation systems and accessories. Work involves the application of

standard trade practices in maintaining and installing a variety of

plumbing systems and fixtures. Employees are responsible for determining

materials and work methods used and may occasionally supervise unskilled

or semiskilled assistants. Assignments come in oral and written form,

sometimes accompanied by sketches, from a supervisor. Work is performed

independently but is frequently inspected upon completion for adherence

to regulatory codes.

• \*\*Employees within the department of division shall be given first
  
  

consideration\*\***

• \*\*\*\*Posting may close at any time\*\*\*\***
  
  

**Examples of Work Performed**

• Cuts opening in walls for pipes; cuts, reams, and threads pipe; digs
  
  

trenches or holes with necessary equipment.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs water circulation and irrigation
  
  

systems, valves, faucets, traps, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, vents

and other sanitary fixtures.

• Installs and maintains PVC pipe systems by opening clogged drains
  
  

with a plunger or other devises; replaces washers on leaky faucets;

tests for leaks by filling pipe with water under pressure and

checking with a gauge for fall pressure.

• Installs pipe and hose on spray trucks and other specially designed
  
  

equipment and apparatus.

• Makes estimates of time and materials.
• Supervises the work of helpers assisting in various phases of the
  
  

work

• Installs new irrigation systems, drain lines, etc.
• Inspects plumbing related equipment for maintenance needs.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a
  
  

vehicle.

• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related
  
  

duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

**Requirements of Work**

• Thorough knowledge of practices, methods, materials and tools of the
  
  

plumbing trade

• Considerable knowledge of plumbing and irrigation systems
• Knowledge of flows, pressures and capacities of water tank and lines
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations and codes governing
  
  

plumbing installation in the City

• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work
• Ability to understand and work from general instructions, building
  
  

specifications, blueprints and sketches.

• Ability to make time and material estimates
• Ability to acquire a journeyman grade plumber\'s license
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information contained in
  
  

technical repair manuals

• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions are
  
  

present

• Ability to traverse uneven, sometimes slippery terrain
• Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and
  
  

specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches

with information printed as small as twenty characters per inch

• Ability to tolerate minor exposure to swimming pool chemicals and
  
  

chemicals used in underground and above ground plumbing installation

and repair

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in
  
  

writing

• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver\'s license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
  
  

of other individuals in the workplace.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment

physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory

evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

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