What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber - Aviation position at Broward County?
General Description
This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Requires two (2) years in maintenance plumbing or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required:
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
Ability to obtain/maintain Airport security & customs badging.
Ability to obtain/maintain Airfield driving privileges non movement.
- Certified backflow preventer tester/repair
- Airport Ramp Driving Experience
- Knowledge of Aircraft potable water reel units
- Maximo Work Order System
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. * Post-offer physical examination. * Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle. *Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with Customs Seal.* The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Inspects public restrooms in order to ensure that fixtures are working properly and/or identify non-working fixtures; replaces broken fixtures, valves, pumps, controllers, and/or irrigation heads in order to restore restroom, lift station, or irrigation system functionality.
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.
Inspects irrigation systems and lift stations in order to ensure that pumps/systems are working properly and identify non-working pumps/systems; repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, lift station/swimming pool pumps, and irrigation components in order to restore fixtures, valves, lift stations, water park features, and irrigation systems to proper working condition and minimize replacement costs.
Performs routine maintenance on waste system lines, lift stations, and/or irrigation systems in order to ensure that systems are functioning properly.
Cuts opening in walls for pipes; bends pipes over blocks by hand; cuts, reams, and threads pipe; digs trenches or holes with necessary equipment; installs, maintains, and repairs water circulation and irrigation systems, valves, faucets, traps, sinks, wash bowls, sewers, vents, and other sanitary fixtures.
Installs and maintains PVC pipe systems by opening clogged drains with a plunger or other devices; replaces washers on leaky faucets; tests for leaks by filling pipe with water under pressure and checking with a gauge for fall pressure.
Installs pipe and hose on spray trucks, and other specially designed equipment and apparatus.
Repairs, replaces, and checks high and low pressure steam boilers; blows down and flushes boilers; checks all safety devices and controls, replacing and repairing when needed; flushes and cleans boilers, storage and return tanks, hot water heaters, and similar apparatus.
Makes estimates of time and materials; supervises the work of helpers assisting in various phases of the work; interacts with the public in order to answer questions, identify their service needs, or locate missing materials.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Salary : $24 - $38
