PLUMBER II – Iowa State Fair

PLUMBER II

Type of Position: FULL TIME

Hours of Work: HOURS VARY

Duties:

Repair existing plumbing promptly so that lack of service is kept to a minimum.

• Responds to disruption to utilities after hours, making temporary adjustments until the permanent repair can be completed.
• Final repairs are made of a permanent nature.
• No instances of open ditches without safety barricades.
• Temporary services installed during long-term repairs.

Performs annual plumbing maintenance so that the plumbing is protected in the off-season.

• Below-ground and above-ground unprotected waterlines are drained in the fall and turned on in the spring.
• Heaters and boilers are drained in the fall and filled and fired in the spring.
• Plumbing fixtures are drained for protection in the fall.

Responsible for controlling the flow of the daily work by providing the following leadership elements:

• Ensure the materials and supplies for the work at hand are readily available, properly stored, and inventoried.
• Keep the shop, vehicles, and tools in safe working order.
• Keep current with new procedures and materials that may benefit the shop.
• Maintain close communication with the Plant Operations Assistant Director regarding the workload and how it fits into the time allotted for the work.
• Plan the work assignments and how they will be met to meet each project’s deadline.
• Keep current with the maintenance budget and project budgets.
• Ensure project information is recorded and filed.

Installs new plumbing consistent with the trade so that service is improved, and routine maintenance can be performed.

• Water lines will be installed below frost for protection or installed with drain back capabilities.

• Sanitary and storm sewer shall be installed consistent with a journeyman’s level of experience.

• In all cases finished work will conform to the specs of sketches, plans, or blueprints.

Inspects existing plumbing periodically so that future interruptions may be eliminated or kept to a minimum.

• All potential problems should be noted and documented.
• Recommendations for improved service noted and documented.

Maintains accurate records and maps so that all systems can be located in a timely manner.

• Develop and maintain maps of the buildings and grounds.
• Maps are updated after new installations or if repairs alter the original maps.
• Materials are ordered before the start of projects.
• Sketches, drawings, and blueprints are scrutinized.
• Accurate time logs will be kept.

Installs new and makes repairs to existing mechanical systems in a timely manner so that interrupted service is kept to a minimum.

• All vents shall duct to the outside.
• Damaged flue pipe is replaced.
• Leaking or worn controls are replaced.
• Burned out or rusted parts are replaced.
• Gas lines shall have no detectable leaks.
• Water lines shall have no visible leaks.

Education/Training:

Experience equal to five years of full-time work in skilled plumbing; OR the equivalent of three years of full-time employment as a licensed journey plumber or plumbing contractor; OR the completion of a recognized trade school plumbing course and three years of subsequent full-time employment as a journey plumber; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience including the successful completion of an approved plumbing apprenticeship program and/or subsequent full-time, experience equal to the journey skill level, with the apprenticeship and/or journey-work experience totaling at least five years.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person