Plumber, Short Term - Pool

Mt. San Antonio College - Walnut, CA

Walnut, CA

Educational Services

About the position

This is a temporary, hourly as needed position without permanent status. This is a continuous recruitment for an applicant pool to fill temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the pool of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. Under general supervision, performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of systems and fixtures; and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled plumbing work in the alteration, installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems to maintain plumbing lines in safe and sanitary working condition; ensures compliance with building codes applicable to the plumbing trade.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs valves, pumps, toilets, water heaters, pipes, faucets, and various other fixtures, parts, and equipment; rebuild and replace valves and faucets as needed; replaces leaking and defective parts in plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Installs, tests, and maintains all types of plumbing equipment, including drains, water heaters, garbage disposals, valves, regulators, gas fuel-burning appliances, water and gas lines, sewers, flush valves, fixtures, swimming pool pumps, fire sprinkler equipment, and hydrants.
• Cleans out drains and removes obstructions from water and sewer systems, dishwashers, disposals, pumps, toilets, urinals, and drinking fountains; inspects and repairs leaks and general system failures; repairs or replaces damaged pipes, tubing, and sewer lines.
• Installs, tests, and maintains backflow devices.
• Estimates labor, material, and equipment needed for assigned projects; monitors inventory levels of materials and equipment; orders, receives, and maintains inventory of materials and equipment as needed.
• Plans, organizes, and lays out assigned tasks; interprets diagrams, blue prints, sketches, and specifications; works from verbal and written instructions and work orders to install and test plumbing systems or equipment.
• Operates a variety of specialized equipment, including various hand and power tools; drives a vehicle to perform work. Inspects facilities and buildings for damage and maintenance needs; recommends repairs as necessary. Ensures the proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Records and maintains work and material records.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.
• Assists other District employees with various projects, as necessary. Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Three (3) years of experience in journeyman-level plumbing maintenance and repair work.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience equivalent to sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Benefits

• Temporary employment does not include eligibility for the College's Health and Welfare plan or option fringe benefit plan.