Plumber

City-of-Compton,-C; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Compton is seeking a skilled plumber to install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and equipment across City facilities. Under supervision, you will prepare materials, establish safe work areas and coordinate with the public when needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, five years of related experience or an apprenticeship, and a valid California driver’s license. Candidates should be proficient in welding, soldering and use of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Five years of related experience or completion of a related apprenticeship program, or equivalent combination.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders or project assignment from supervisor.
• Assembles and prepares necessary materials to complete assignment.
• Establishes safe work area and coordinates activities with the general public as necessary.
• Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures and equipment in City facilities.
• Threads piping, bends piping by hand or machine, and connects pipe joints by welding, brazing, soldering, gluing, caulking, or threading.
• Performs various building maintenance duties including demolition and/or construction of interior walls, plaster patchwork, roof maintenance and floor coverings.
• Completes and submits routine reports and paperwork timely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Soldering

Math skills

Physics

Chemistry

Hand tools

Power tools

Public relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety practices

Hazard recognition

Education

High School diploma or GED

Related apprenticeship program

Tools

Welding equipment

Pipe threading tools

Caulking tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Under general supervision, installs, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures and equipment in City facilities; performs related work as assigned.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Receives work orders or project assignment from supervisor.
• Assembles and prepares necessary materials to complete assignment.
• Establishes safe work area and coordinates activities with the general public as necessary.
• Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures and equipment in City facilities.
• Threads piping, bends piping by hand or machine, and connects pipe joints by means of welding, brazing, soldering, gluing, caulking, or threading, depending on how the pipes are to be used.
• Performs a variety of building maintenance duties as assigned, including demolition and/or construction of permanent or temporary interior walls, plaster patchwork, roof maintenance and repair and installation of floor coverings.
• Completes and submits routine reports and other paperwork in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND five (5) years of related experience or completion of a related apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Building and uniform plumbing codes.
• Common hand and power tools.
• Basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Applicable regulations and procedures for the disposal of hazardous chemicals.

Required Skill in:

• Welding, soldering, applied mathematics, physics, and chemistry applicable to the plumbing trade.
• Safely using, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to complete assigned projects.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Using hand and power tools.
• Following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Verbal and written communications.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors with considerable time spent in moderate to high temperatures (above 90 degrees).
• Work will require bending, stretching, twisting, digging, climbing and driving; lifting (up to 75 lbs.); kneeling, squatting, and stooping, often in cramped quarters; climbing ladders and working on scaffolding.
• Work will require body coordination, manual dexterity, near vision and moderate color perception.
• Work will consist of exposure to wet surfaces, pronounced vibration and dust, hazardous chemicals and infectious disease.

EXAMINATION

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.

Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. The examination process may include graded simulation exercises, writing exercises, and/or oral presentations. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via mail or e-mail.

The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

ELIGIBLE LISTS

Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).

PLEASE NOTE

All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.

EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE

A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).

EXAMINATION RECORDS

All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.

FRINGE BENEFITS

The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.