Licensed Plumber (Facilities & Operations)

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for the installation, replacement, repairs, and maintenance of plumbing and HVAC systems in commercial and residential buildings and grounds for the County of Berks.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions


* Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures in commercial and residential structures.


* Considerable knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical systems and equipment.

Including but not limited to boilers, steam traps, PRV, AHU, RTU, VAV, FCU, MAU chillers, cooling towers, hydronic chilled water & hot water systems, air compressors, pneumatics, water conditioning equipment, electronics, controllers, fans, pumps, and motors.


* Performs preventative maintenance on plumbing and HVAC systems. 


* Respond to, diagnose, and resolve plumbing emergencies.


* Perform routine inspections of plumbing and drainage systems.


* Ensures that all automated control programs are operating correctly in all county facilities where they are installed and operable. 


* Ensures that all building temperatures, security, and fire systems are functioning properly and up to code requirements.


* Collaborate with general contractors, construction professionals, and tradesmen.


* Keep accurate records of time spent working, description of work performed, and materials used.


* Considerable knowledge of municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities. 


* Knowledge of Governing authority, such as, but not limited to, OSHA, DEP, Department of Health Regulations and Requirements.


* Ability to operate skid steer, backhoe, and other equipment as needed. 


* Ability to operate County vehicles.


* Ability to operate snow removal equipment, including but not limited to snowplows, snow throwers, salters, and loaders.


* Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.


* Required to participate in a rotating on-call system for non-traditional working hours and responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.


* Required to participate in a 7-day 24 hr.

on call rotation program.


* Other duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 


* High school diploma or G.E.D.

certification from a recognized issuing agency.


* Possession of a current  Licensed Plumber license. 


* Preferred Five (5) years of experience as a Licensed Plumber.


* Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 


* Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, and terminology of the plumbing/HVAC trade.


* Knowledge of sophisticated plumbing/HVAC theory.


* Extensive knowledge of data entry, computer operations, and automated/electronic record keeping.


* Considerable knowledge of the English language, including correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.


* Ability to communicate effect...