7465-General Plumber Apprentice I

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: General Plumber Apprentice I

Job Code: 7465

DEFINITION

Under immediate supervision of a qualified journey level 7347 Plumber, the 7465 General Plumber Apprentice I performs apprentice work by assisting in the installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of water, sewer and other plumbing systems; and performs related duties as required. Work is performed as part of a recognized program of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada and is subject to the local coordinating committee of the Joint Apprenticeship Committees of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry; all work that may be performed is specified in the Points of Jurisdictions of the existing collective bargaining agreement. The apprentice is expected to complete satisfactorily the training and related instruction for each type of equipment and to qualify for promotion to 7466 General Plumber Apprentice II.

Requires progressive responsibility for carrying out duties according to instructions. Nature of work involves considerable dexterity in the use of fingers, hands, limbs and body with exposure to physical and working conditions where moderately serious injuries may occur.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 7465 General Plumber Apprentice I works under direct supervision of a qualified journey level 7347 Plumber during the apprenticeship required by the trade, learning the operation, repair and maintenance of water mains, pipes, meters, fire hydrants, gates and valves. Class 7465 General Plumber Apprentice I is distinguished from the next higher class 7466 General Plumber Apprentice II in that the incumbents in the latter class perform increasingly higher level duties under direct supervision by a journey-level 7347 Plumber.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Assists with plumbing duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects and other appurtenant and miscellaneous structures; installs, alters, replaces and repairs plumbing, such as water, sewage and drainage systems.

2. Assists with cutting, bending, assembling and installing various pipes, fittings and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas and other plumbing systems which involve the performance of hand, bench and maintenance plumbing tasks.

3. Assists with installing, altering, repairing or replacing all plumbing fixtures.

4. Assists with threading, reaming, assembling, caulking, soldering and welding of various pipes and component parts.

5. Assists with installing, altering and repairing valves, fittings and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants and service pipes.

6. Assists with repairing and installing new water and drainage lines and waste and sewage pipes.

7. Assists with checking plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects; opening and cleaning clogged drains, pipes and traps.

8. Maintains simple working records and reports as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Ability and Skill to: learn the methods, practices, tools and materials of the plumbing trade; applicable sanitary and safety codes and ordinances; occupational, hazards and the techniques of safety precautions; establish effective working relationships with journey level plumbers and other apprentices; understand spoken instructions and verbally communicate work-related questions and information; read, write, understand and maintain routine records and reports and other work-related information regarding shop activities; operate motor vehicles with both automatic and manual automobile transmissions; lift objects weighing up to 55 pounds; learn to operate a 90 pound thrust jackhammer; climb ladders and work in confined spaces.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Applicant must be on a current UA Local 38 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry Apprentice eligible list; OR

Applicant must be a current indentured UA Local 38 Utility Plumber Apprentice who has not completed more than two (2) years (4000 hours) of their combined work process and classroom study.

Experience:

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California driver license

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE: 08/XX/18

AMENDED DATE:

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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