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SENIOR MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-PIPEFITTER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This employee performs skilled trades work performing a variety of tasks relating to the maintenance of pipefitting equipment, systems, fixtures, etc. of municipal facilities. Assignments are received from and reviewed by a higher-level employee. This employee is a lead worker on many group projects. Related work is performed as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Evaluates work orders and project requests to determine procedures and resources
required to complete assigned tasks.
Performs all tasks relating to the installation, maintenance, repair and rebuilding of a wide
variety of pipefitting equipment, systems, fixtures, etc.
Performs difficult and complex work relating to pipe fitting, including cutting,
fitting and soldering of copper pipe, cast iron, steel and PVC.
Fabricates ferrous, non-ferrous and non-metallic fitting, piping and components into systems.
Performs Sewer maintenance with sewer cable machines and water sourced jitters.
Plans, lays out work assignments to be performed.
Determines required supplies and materials necessary to complete tasks and orders supplies
and materials.
Ensures that the quality of required supplies and materials meet acceptable standards for the completion of tasks.
Determines required technical support necessary to complete tasks and requests assistance
from other departments and vendors.
LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of sanitary systems, domestic water systems,
gas fittings, storm and sanitary drain systems.
Knowledge of building or plumbing codes concerning these systems.
Knowledge of the common practices, tools and terminology of the plumbing trade.
Knowledge of the safety procedures and accident precautions of the plumbing trade.
Knowledge of basic principles of one or more of the other mechanical or construction trades.
Skill in performing plumbing and maintenance tasks.
Ability to work directly from detailed plans, specifications and rough sketches.
Ability to carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to make comprehensive evaluations of project assignments.
Ability to work with other employees using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to recognize and correct hazardous working conditions.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of plumbing codes specific to City of Rochester.
Knowledge of departmental and City safety policies and practices.
Knowledge of employee work rules and the policies and procedures of the Rochester Housing Authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
*A High School diploma or G.E.D., PLUS
Three (3) years of experience independently performing pipefitting activities.
*NOTE: Work experience requiring reading, writing, and performing arithmetic computations daily may substitute for education on a year-for-year, case-by-case basis.
Special Requirement:
An active New York State Class D (former Class 5) Driver's License at time of appointment. This licensure must be maintained throughout employment in this job.