Artisan Plumber

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**
- Maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing and related fixtures and components.
- Repairs piping of various size and type.
- Checks safety equipment and replaces components such as washers, gaskets, and filters. Inspects, repairs, or replaces pumps, valves, and boiler systems.
- Monitors work done by outside contractors for adherence to Plumbing Code requirements and reports back to supervisor.
- Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures, and equipment.
- Assemble and install valves and fittings.
- Install, repair, and maintain water treatment equipment, piping, and controls.
- Install, repair, and maintain water heaters and conditioners.
- Install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances, and trim.
- Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
- Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes.
- Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.
- Maintains appropriate service and repair records.
- Research, purchases and inventories equipment parts and supplies.
- Responds to routine emergency calls for repairs and service.
- May train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area.
- Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees.
- Trains and directs the work of other classified staff in the department.
- Keeping and maintaining records of time spent on a job and materials purchased for the work.
- Responding to plumbing emergencies, determining the issue, and making a repair.
- Performing regular maintenance of plumbing systems to prevent emergencies.
- Coordinating with a General Contractor and other building professionals on a jobsite.
- Following current rules and regulations related to plumbing to ensure that systems pass inspection for the first time.
- Understanding and following blueprints or building plans.
- Preparing budgets and estimating costs on work.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
- Grade 12
- NQF Level 4 certificate with trade.
- Trade Artisan _ Plumbing
- Completed Apprenticeship
- 5 years post-qualification experience within the artisan trade.
- Relevant working experience in building maintenance and plumbing.
- Experience of working in a healthcare/ hospital environment advantageous.