Job Information
Iowa Department of Administrative Services Plumber in Des Moines, Iowa
Plumber
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Plumber
Salary
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Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-02987
Agency
Iowa State Fair
Opening Date
06/11/2024
Closing Date
7/3/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Frank Robey; Assistant Plant Operations Director at frobey@iowastatefair.org
To Apply
Please send resumes to Frank Robey; Assistant Plant Operations Director at frobey@iowastatefair.org
Job Description
This is a courtesy posting for the Iowa State Fair.
35 % Repairs existing plumbing in a timely manner so that lack of service is kept to a
minimum.
Responds to disruption to utilities after hours, making temporary adjustments
until the permanent repair can be completed.
Final repairs are made of a permanent nature.
No instances of open ditches without safety barricades.
Temporary services installed during long term repairs.
20 % Performs annual plumbing maintenance so that the plumbing is protected in the
off season.
Below ground and above ground unprotected waterlines are drained in the fall and turned on in the spring.
Heaters and boilers are drained in the fall and filled and fired in the spring.
Plumbing fixtures are drained for protection in the fall.
15 % Responsible for controlling the flow of the daily work by providing the following
leadership elements:
Ensure the materials and supplies for the work at hand are readily available, properly stored and inventoried.
Keep the shop, vehicles and tools in safe working order.
Keep current with new procedures and materials that may benefit the shop.
Maintain close communication with the Plant Operations Assistant Director regarding the workload and how it fits into the time allotted for the work.
Plan the work assignments and how they will be met to meet each projects deadline.
Keep current with the maintenance budget and project budgets.
Ensure project information is recorded and filed.
15% Installs new plumbing consistent with the trade so that service is improved, and
routine maintenance can be performed.
Water lines will be installed below frost for protection or installed with drain back capabilities.
Sanitary and storm sewer shall be installed consistent with a journeyman’s level of experience.
In all cases finish work will conform to specs of sketches, plans or blueprints.
05 % Inspects existing plumbing periodically so that future interruptions may be
eliminated or kept to a minimum.
All potential problems should be noted and documented.
Recommendations for improved service noted and documented.
05 % Maintains accurate records and maps so that all systems can be located in a timely
Manner.
Develop and maintain maps of the buildings and grounds.
Maps are updated after new installations or if repairs alter the original maps.
Materials are ordered prior to start of projects.
Sketches, drawings, and blueprints are scrutinized.
Accurate time logs will be kept.
05% Installs new and makes repairs to existing mechanical systems in a timely manner
so that interrupted service is kept to a minimum.
All vents shall duct to the outside.
Damaged flue pipe is replaced.
Leaking or worn controls are replaced.
Burned out or rusted parts are replaced.
Gas lines shall have no detectable leaks.
Water lines shall have no visible leaks.
*Starting annual salary $ 46,342.00
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Experience equal to five years of full-time work in skilled plumbing;
OR
the equivalent of three years of full-time employment as a licensed journey plumber or
plumbing contractor;
OR
the completion of a recognized trade school plumbing course and three years of
subsequent full-time employment as a journey plumber;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience including the successful
completion of an approved plumbing apprenticeship program and/or subsequent full-time, experience equal to the journey skill level, with the apprenticeship and/or journey-work experience totaling at least five years;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state Executive Branch that includes one year as a Plumber 1
Agency
State of Iowa
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