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Duke University Job Description: |
Job Title: PLUMBER II* |
Job Code: 0198 |
FLSA: N |
Job Level: 05 |
Revised Date: 05/25/2004 |
Job Family: JF 21 |
Perform general repairs and preventive maintenance on all plumbing systems including domestic water, hot water, chilled water, sewer, storm water, air, gas and vacuum under the supervision of a qualified mechanic.
Clean mechanical rooms, pick up and deliver parts. Assist other mechanics as required/directed. Perform basic calculations and conversions. Use hand and power tools associated with the trade. Perform basic plumbing maintenance tasks qualified in given by higher level mechanic and/or supervisor. Process hot work permits. Perform safety duties as a fire watch. Fill out paperwork including but not limited to work orders, inventory, and preventive maintenance forms. Perform intermediate math calculations including simple, rolling and parallel offsets with the use of a pipefitter's handbook. Assist qualified mechanic with installing, connecting, and testing complete drain, waste, and vent systems . Assist qualified mechanic with locating, installing, and connecting roof, floor, and area drains. Perform repairs and replacements of various types of plumbing valves. Assist qualified mechanic with locating, installing, connecting, and testing water supply piping. Assist qualified mechanic with installing basic plumbing fixtures, including bathtubs, shower stalls, lavatories, sinks, water closets, urinals, and related valves and faucets. Repair fixtures, valves and faucets. Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
| Education/Training: | Work requires an educational background normally acquired through a high school education with course work in skilled crafts, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Received training on general OSHA standards and requirements. Received training on the use of portable fire extinguisher. Received training on hazardous waste awareness. Received training on asbestos hazards and safety. Received Fleet Safety training. Received training on the Computerized Maintenance Management System. Received training on communication etiquette including phone, radio and customer service. Received training on hot work permits. Received training on fire watch safety procedures. Received confined space entry procedures training. Received training on the use of gas detection devices. Received Lock-out/Tag-out procedures training. Satisfied testing requirements of 'Wheels of Learning' Curriculum for Plumber, Level 5. |
| Experience: | Work requires two years of experience as a Plumbing Apprentice or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. |
| Skills: | N/A |
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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