: Performs skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems and equipment throughout the City. Inspects and troubleshoots systems; tests, locates problems, and repairs. Reads sketches and blueprints, as necessary.

: ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. - Installs water, gas, steam, and other pipe systems and fixtures; repairs to existing plumbing and gas system installations. - Replaces, cleans, and makes repairs to flush valves, radiator valves, and faucets. - Tests installations for leakage of liquid or gas. - Removes stoppages from sewer lines with augers and snakes. - Cuts, seams, threads, and caulks pipes. - Prepares layouts and sketches of plumbing to be installed, to include irrigation systems. - Tests and repairs water tempering valves, photo panels, metering valves, reduced pressure backflow prevention devices, pressure regulators, and other specialty plumbing valves, pumps, fixtures, and equipment. - Installs and repairs irrigation systems. - Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors and other business contacts. - Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications. - Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: - Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and material of the plumbing trade. - Knowledge of plumbing practices in laying out and installing water, gas, steam, and other pipe systems and fixtures. - Knowledge of uniform plumbing codes. - Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. - Knowledge of the laws and regulations regarding sanitary plumbing and gas and steam installations. - Knowledge of hydraulics as it relates to flow rates, pipe sizes and pressures. - Knowledge of building and fire codes as they relate to residential and commercial buildings. Skills and Abilities: - Ability to prepare estimates of time and materials. - Ability to work from drawings or blueprints and other specifications. - Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills. - Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor. - Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff. - Ability to perform strenuous and routine work. - Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record. - Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints. - Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo. - Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language. - Required to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures. - Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position. WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort RequirementsPosition will have the following exposures - Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. - Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. - Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. - Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Work Environment LocationsPosition will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments Frequently - Office or similar indoor environment - Confined space Often - Outdoor environment - Street environment (near moving traffic) - Construction site - Vehicles - Warehouse environment ExposuresPosition will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements Never - Individuals with known violent backgrounds - Communicable diseases Seldom - Individuals who are hostile or irate - Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances Sometimes - Fumes or airborne particles Often - Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Moving mechanical parts - Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) TravelPosition will require the employee to travel Never: - National travel - International travel Seldom: - Regional travel Often - Local travel