Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on plumbing systems on Pueblo of Sandia Facilities.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contribute towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.  

 Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs all general plumbing components to include toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, and drains. Installs, maintains and repairs water and drainage systems, plumbing fixtures, ice machines, equipment, faucets, pools, sump pumps, backflows, garbage disposals, and fire suppression systems by inspecting systems, replacing corroded pipes, draining unheated water lines in outdoor facilities and removing backflow preventers to winterize lines, replacing defective piping, cleaning out drains, replacing and repairing defective faucets, toilets, urinals, and installing fixtures, and roughing in waterlines and renovations. Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat exchangers. Repairs and replaces radiator valves, traps, and condensate pipes. Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps. Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices. Troubleshoots and repairs steam, water, and gas utility distribution systems. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Troubleshoots non-working fixtures, valves, irrigation systems, and/or lift station pumps to identify the nature of the problem and type of repair needed. Replaces broken fixtures, valves, pumps, controllers, and/or irrigation heads to restore restroom, lift station, or irrigation system functionality. Repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, swimming pool pumps. Unplugged fixtures, lines, and related devices to restore service. Install new piping for HVAC, water, gas as needed. Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment. Performing applicable plumbing and gas related inspections for contracted new construction and repairs.  Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.  

 Additional Responsibilities

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Strong interpersonal skills with all direct work associates as well as networking with all Team Members is essential throughout Pueblo of Sandia whether they hold public facing and/or back-of-the-house positions. 

All Team Members Must

Be polite, friendly and professional always.  Demonstrate an approachable demeanor when working with all co-workers and Team Members throughout the company.  Reflect a kind, empathetic, patient, and respectful behavior with all internal and external business dealings. Support co-workers as needed to meet business demands.  Build professional work relationships with all Team Members while supporting a strong teamwork environment.  Maintain a friendly, professional and approachable demeanor in the performance of all duties. 

 Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success. KPI’s will be shared to all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of plumbing principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations, and guidelines. Knowledge of repair principles, practices, and techniques for a variety of standard fixtures, valves, and related items. Knowledge of operating principles of a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, and related items, including operating pressures. Ability to determine the type of repair that is appropriate for various types of plumbing fixtures, valves, pumps, and similar devices. Ability to troubleshoot a variety of plumbing systems, fixtures, valves, and related items. Plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair skills. Ability to perform preventative maintenance according to published guidelines. Knowledge of water, and natural gas distribution systems maintenance and repair. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Ability to read/interpret blueprints, schematic, or exploded views of a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, pumps, and related items.

   Education And Experience  

Required

High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent. Five (5) years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred

Experience with sprinkler and fire suppression systems.

Note:  Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience. 

License/Certifications/Registrations

The following certification is required prior to employment start date: Journeyman Plumber License. Journeyman Gas License. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Crawling

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. (Up to 50 lbs.)

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. (Up to 50 lbs.)

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. (Up to 50 lbs.)

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Working Conditions Required

Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises. Some work would be subject to working in confined spaces to include climbing, crawling, and working in attic space. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

The Content Of This Job Description Does Not Restrict Management’s Right To Assign Or Reassign Duties And Responsibilities To This Job At Any Time.

The Job Description Reflects The Assignment Of The Essential Functions Of The Current Position But Does Not Prescribe Or Restrict Tasks That May Be Assigned. The Essential Functions Are Specified But Are Subject To Change At Any Time For Various Reasons, Including Management Discretion.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Reserves The Right To Make Changes To The Job Description Whenever Necessary.

Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Pre Employment Drug And Alcohol Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.  Drug And Alcohol Screening Will Continue Through Post Hire Testing To Be Conducted By A Third Party Random Number Generator.  Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Criminal Background Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Is An Equal Opportunity Employer (Eoe). Qualified Applicants Are Considered For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By State Or Federal Law.

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