Job Details
PLUMBER (Sandia Resort & Casino)
Description:
Position Summary
Under general supervision, performs new construction, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs on all existing plumbing systems in the Casino/Hotel/Amphitheatre complex.
Supervision Exercised
Supervised by the Facilities Supervisor and/or Hard Maintenance Lead.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains and repairs all general plumbing components. Maintains preventative documentation in HotSOS program.
Installs, maintains and repairs water and drainage systems, plumbing fixtures,
ice machines, equipment, faucets, pools, sump pumps, backflows, garbage
disposals, and fire suppression systems by inspecting systems, replacing
corroded pipes, draining unheated water lines in outdoor facilities and
removing backflow preventers to winterize lines, replacing defective piping,
cleaning out drains, replacing and repairing defective faucets, toilets, urinals, and installing fixtures, and roughing in waterlines and renovations.
Repairs and replaces commercial hot water heat exchangers.
Repairs, maintains, and replaces pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes.
Repairs and replaces commercial hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps.
Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
Troubleshoots and repairs steam, water, and gas utility distribution systems.
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Inspects public restrooms in order to ensure that fixtures are working properly and/or identify non-working fixtures.
Troubleshoots non-working fixtures, valves, irrigation systems, and/or lift station pumps in order to identify the nature of the problem and type of repair needed.
Replaces broken fixtures, valves, pumps, controllers, and/or irrigation heads in order to restore restroom, lift station, or irrigation system functionality.
Repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, swimming pool pumps.
Unplugs fixtures, lines, and related devices in order to restore service.
Installs new piping for HVAC, water, gas as needed.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Complies with Pueblo, Resort & Casino, and Facilities Department standard operating procedures.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
Works in a composite crew and is required to assist Hard Maintenance, Electrical, and Plumbing, Kitchen Repair technicians and or other trades in accomplishing their duties on a routine basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of plumbing principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations, and guidelines.
Knowledge of general safety rules, requirements, procedures and reporting requirements necessary to maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Knowledge of repair principles, practices, and techniques for a variety of standard fixtures, valves, and related items.
Knowledge of operating principles of a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, and related items, including operating pressures.
Ability to determine the type of repair that is appropriate for various types of plumbing fixtures, valves, pumps, and similar devices.
Ability to troubleshoot a variety of plumbing systems, fixtures, valves, and related items.
Skilled in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair.
Ability to perform preventative maintenance according to published guidelines.
Knowledge of steam, water, and natural gas distribution systems maintenance and repair.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematic, or exploded views of a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, pumps, and related items.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience
Required:
High School Diploma or GED certification.
Five (5) years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
The following license is require prior to employment start date:
Journeyman Plumber's License
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver's License.
Preferred:
Sprinkler and fire suppression systems experience.
Licensing Status
Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
Will require a post-offer, pre-employment and random drug screening.
Working Conditions
Duties are performed indoors and outdoors as required. Outdoor duties are subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather. Work apparel including standard work uniform issued by employer, may require employee to wear other apparel at his own expense to compensate for temperature conditions.
Subject to potential hazards such as cleaning solvents and cleaning compounds.
Subject to potential hazards such as heights, motorized equipment, power tools and loud noise. Personal protection equipment will be required depending on task.
Additional potential hazards include exposure to infections, diseases, fumes, odors, dust, mist, and gases.
Duties may involve walking, climbing, crawling, standing for long periods of time, sitting, crouching, kneeling, running, and the ability to assume a prone position.
Work hours and/or work schedules are subject to change on short notice based solely on business needs. At times overtime work is required as approved by management.
Must be able to work long hours under stressful conditions.
Considerable work is physical activity. Requires heavy physical work requiring ability to lift 75 pounds.
Specific physical body movements require the following:
Trunk-bend, twists, rotate, push, pull, carry
Arms-reach, carries, push, pull twists, rotate
Legs-lift, push, pull, twists, rotate, balance
Hands-grasp, manipulate, bilateral coordination, overall and finger dexterity
Eye and hand coordination