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Plumber 

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - G.25
Plumbing Supervisor - 8256
Assistant Supervisor - Plumber - 8260
Lead Plumber - 8257
Plumber - 8258

September, 8258

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SERIES CONCEPT

Plumbers assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures of 
heating, water and drainage systems; cut and thread pipes using pipe 
cutters, cutting torch and pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over 
block and bending manually; assemble and install valves, pipe fittings 
and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, copper or lead, 
and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic; join pipes by 
use of screws, bolts, fitting, or solder and calk joints; install and 
repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water heaters, hot 
water tanks, garbage disposal units and dishwashers; and instruct or 
lead semi-skilled or unskilled assistants.

                       CLASS CONCEPTS

Plumbing Supervisor

Under direction, incumbents supervise and coordinate the work of 
Assistant Supervisors, Lead Plumbers, and Plumbers.  Incumbents 
typically make hiring selections among job applicants, insure that new 
and existing staff receive proper training; make daily work schedules 
and assignments; review work performed at various stages and upon 
completion; evaluate the performance of subordinate employees; recommend 
or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and 
disciplinary measures; and maintain various work records including 
written and oral reports; prepare estimates of manhours, costs and 
materials required.

Assistant Supervisor - Plumber

Under general supervision, incumbents serve as working supervisors for a 
specific work crew of plumbers and helpers within the shop (eg: 
construction crew) which may be carrying out work assignments at a 
number of jobs.  The assigned responsibility for the supervision of 
different work crews within the shop may change frequently depending 
upon changing work priorities.  Incumbents also assist the Supervisor in 
establishing daily job schedules; insure that decisions made regarding 
these priorities are carried out; assist the Supervisor in evaluating 
job performance and may recommend on disciplinary actions as necessary; 
may assist the Supervisor with job estimating.  Incumbents act for the 
Supervisor in his absence.

Lead Plumber

Under supervision, incumbents serve as work leaders for plumbers and 
helpers assigned to a specific job.  incumbents give instructions to 
carry out assigned tasks; may make minor charges in material needs or 
modifications to assigned work due to material delays or other problems; 
communicate work order revisions, material delays or other problems to 
Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor and await further instruction; 
maintain time and material records and perform the full range of job 
duties as outlined in the series concept.

Plumber

Under supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties as 
outlined in the series concept.

                    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for positions in the Plumber Series are expected to possess 
the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance 
of the duties assigned to the position.

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