Under supervision of a Crew Supervisor, Plumbers and Steamfitters, or other supervisor in a state department, institution, or agency, does varied types of plumbing work involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and steamfitting fixtures, fittings, and systems; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Inspects broken water, drainage, waste, and gas lines, defective closet bowls, wash basins and urinals, malfunctioning radiators, refrigerators, laundry machines, and other types of plumbing and steamfitting fixtures, fittings, appliances, and machinery; ascertains the nature of the needed emergency or permanent repairs; and does whatever repair work is necessary.
• Covers piping and fittings with insulation or other compositions.
• Installs toilets, showers, heating units, and other types of plumbing and steamfitting fixtures, fittings, appliances, and machinery, and installs and maintains pumps.
• Maintains water, drainage, waste, and gas lines in good working order, and makes emergency plumbing and steamfitting repairs.
• Removes stoppage from waste pipes, water closets, soil stacks, and house drains, and prevents water wastage by repairing and/or replacing worn plumbing and steamfitting parts.
• Installs and maintains mains, rises, headers, radiators, and auxiliary equipment for heating systems.
• Installs, repairs, and/or maintains water, gas, oil, waste disposal, and high-pressure steam pipes and facilities; installs, repairs, and maintains furnaces and boilers, steamtables, autoclaves, and similar equipment; works with wrought iron, cast iron, butt welded, soil, asbestos, composition, and copper pipe; installs and repairs piping systems using flanged, screwed, bell and spigot, compression, and soldered joints. Is familiar with the nomenclature, use, and installation of reducing pressure, relief, surge, check, float, gate, globe, and thermostatically controlled valves, unions, sleeves, bushings, reducers, steam traps, dirt strainers, and other fittings.
• Interprets data from the stationary firemen's and/or engineer's log.
• Prepares and/or works from sketches, plans, specifications, and roughing-in sheets in accord with the plumbing code or approved trade practices.
• Interprets graphic symbols used on piping drawings.
• Inspects and tests work in progress and completed work.
• Keeps simple records of work done, materials used, and time spent.
• In the Department of Human Services, may be required to undergo fire training classes.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of broad experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and steamfitting fixtures, fittings appliances, machinery, and plumbing systems.

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the problems involved in installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining water, drainage, waste, and gas lines, radiators, refrigerators, laundry equipment, closet bowls, wash basins, urinals, showers, bathtubs, and other types of plumbing and steamfitting fixtures, fittings, appliances, and machinery.
• Knowledge of the competent and safe operation of pipe cutters, caps and dies, pipe threaders, soldering tools, varied types of wrenches, saws, gauges, and valves, and other special tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Knowledge of the particular problems involved in using lead, cast iron, soil, terra cotta, and other types of pipes. Ability to analyze problems involving plumbing and steamfitting work, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions and assignments.
• Ability to install, inspect, repair, and maintain varied types of plumbing and steamfitting fixtures, fittings, appliances, and machinery under varying circumstances.
• Ability to properly use pipe cutters, caps and dies, pipe threaders, soldering tools, wrenches, saws, gauges, valves, and other special tools and equipment.
• Ability to observe established safety procedures.
• Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, and properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to keep simple records of work done, materials used, and time spent. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Title Eligibility:

This is a Provisional, Open-Competitive appointment.

As a provisional appointee, you must file for and take a state open competitive examination for your title.  Examinations are announced by title by the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC).  You need to check the state web page at www.nj.gov/csc under Job Announcements and Testing Information> Job Announcements for the Public or call (609) 292-4144 for announcements.  It is your responsibility to check for and apply for the test announcement for your title.  Therefore, please check the announcements.

An examination situation will occur, which will result in a list of eligibles being generated.  Eligibles on the list are usually listed in order of their scores.  After the list has been promulgated, the eligibles on the list will be notified by NJCSC that there is a provisional position available.  Candidates will have five (5) days to notify my office if they are interested in the position.  NJCSC regulations stipulate that a permanent selection must be made with limited exceptions from the top three (3) interested candidates.  Therefore, you will have to be among the top three candidates in order to be offered a regular appointment in the position.

Salary:

• C16 (Step 1 = $48,830.37 - Step 4 = $55,452.53)

Notes:

• Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
• Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information.
• Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered. 
• Only those internal candidates who possess both the title and experience requirements will receive interviews. 
• For promotions, this would be a provisional opportunity pending exam.