This is technical work supervising a group of full performance plumbing & heating maintenance workers in the maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems and accessories , and associated heating equipment. An employee in this class, on a routine or emergency basis, reviews requests to repair or install the systems and related equipment, and assigns and supervises the work of subordinate staff. Work includes touring work sites to determine work methods and techniques and participating in the planning and installation of the systems and related equipment.

An employee in this class may supervise subordinate staff in the modification of plumbing systems and accessories, and associated heating equipment. Work is performed under the direction of a technical superior and involves light physical effort and exposure to some disagreeable environmental conditions.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

• Position must supervise a group of skilled Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Workers in the maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems and accessories, and associated heating equipment.
• Position must on a routine or emergency basis, review requests to repair or install the systems and related equipment, and assign and supervise the work of subordinate staff.

• Reviews requests to repair or install plumbing systems and accessories, and related equipment; tours work sites to identify major problems with the system or determine parameters for installation of the system, and tools, equipment and materials needed to complete work; contacts support services personnel or plumbing & heating maintenance contractors in the maintenance, repair and installation of the systems and accessories, and associated heating equipment as necessary.
• Assigns and supervises the work of subordinate staff; estimates time for work to be completed; reviews work in progress; points out problems and discrepancies in work; instructs subordinates on corrective measures; inspects work after completion for conformance to standards.
• Participates in the planning and installation of the systems and related equipment; reads and interprets blue prints and schematic diagrams; prepares rough sketches and diagrams; supervises installation of new system lines and equipment for conformance to standards; may supervise subordinate staff in the maintenance and installation of associated heating equipment such as heat exchangers, boilers and circulating pumps.
• Approves leave requests, and prepares attendance and performance reports for subordinates; maintains log of work performed by subordinate staff; monitors and keeps track of maintenance contracts to assure adherence to contract specifications.
• Evaluates new equipment on the market; recommends changes in purchases; may supervise subordinate staff in the modification of plumbing systems and accessories, and associated heating equipment.
• Prepares fiscal estimate of material parts needed for repairs; inspects and approves parts and equipment supplied by vendors.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the methods, practices and techniques involved in the plumbing trade.
• the tools, equipment and materials used in the plumbing trade.
• the Philadelphia Plumbing Code.
• the hazards and safety precautions involved in the maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems and accessories, and associated heating system equipment.
• the principles, practices and procedures of distribution and control as they apply to water/sewer, gas or steam.

SKILL IN:

• the maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems and accessories, and associated heating system equipment.
• the care and use of tools, equipment and materials used in the plumbing trade.

ABILITY TO:

• identify problems with plumbing systems and determine work methods and techniques.
• assign and supervise the work of subordinate staff.
• prepare estimates of time and materials.
• study technological improvement in the system and recommend changes and purchases.
• communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education:

• Equivalent to the twelfth school grade.

  And

  General Experience:
  

• Four years of experience in the plumbing trade.

  And

  Specific Experience:
  

• Two years of experience as a full performance plumber in the maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems and accessories.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included the specific experience described above.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

• Possession of a Master Plumber's License or proof of successful completion of the Master Plumber's License examination prior to, and during tenure of employment as a Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Group Leader.

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to, and during tenure of employment as a Plumbing & Heating Maintenance Group Leader, if required by work assignment.

PAY RANGE: 18
Class Established:
  CSC - 1/1953 ; Ad Board - 2/1953

Spec. Revision:
  CSC - 2/1993 ; Ad Board - 3/1993

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