PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER

WS212 $40,914 - $73,632
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and piping systems to run liquids and some gases.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Plumber Foreman, maintenance supervisor, or agency official of higher level.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from the Apprentice and similar lower level jobs by the performance of journeyman level plumbing work.

Differs from Plumber Foreman by the lack of full supervisory duties.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs plumbing fixtures and equipment such as water lines, sewerage lines, gas lines, steam lines, gas heaters, hot water heaters, water fountains, and steam cookers.

Repairs and replaces worn plumbing fixtures.

Repairs leaking faucets.

Opens clogged drains.

Inspects, repairs, and makes adjustments to piping and tubing connected to steam pumps, air compressors, water pumps, and heaters.

Directs and trains apprentice helpers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience or training in pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.