Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
HOURLY RANGE: $24.481/hr - $35.004/hrDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing work in the skilled plumbing trade, on a journeyman level, in the maintenance and repair of building systems, equipment and facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level supervisory employee or department head that assigns and inspects work for conformance with procedures and standards. Supervises and trains lower-level maintenance workers and laborers assigned to assist in the performance of plumbing and related work. Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Constructs, maintains and repairs piping systems, equipment, control devices, etc. for sanitary, storm water, domestic water, gas and vacuum systems;Installs, repairs, and maintain plumbing devices such as sinks, toilets, showers, drains, water heaters, pumps, distilled water units, vacuum units, etc., including control devices; insulates piping and equipment as required;Plans and lays out work; estimates materials and supplies required; reads and interprets blueprints, specifications or written orders to determine nature of work required; requests material and supplies required;May perform related tasks and may assist other craftsmen on repairs or installation projects.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the tools, terminology, procedures and equipment of the skilled plumbing maintenance and repair trades; ability to make a variety of skilled repairs and installations rapidly and accurately; ability to read and interpret plans, blue prints and specifications; ability to get along well with others; mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity; initiative and resourcefulness; industry and dependability; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Elementary education and three (3) years of experience working as an apprentice Maintenance Worker in the skilled plumbing trade.NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements