Senior Plumber Jobs

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Senior Plumber within the DuPage County Facilities Management Department.
This position is assigned to the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) - Local 399 Bargaining Unit Position

Responsibilities include:

• Performs lead worker responsibilities including training new employees on job skills, operations and procedures
• Works from building plans and drawings
• Installs, alters, maintains, repairs or replaces plumbing systems or fixtures in the County buildings and facilities
• Inspects work of subordinates for completion, adherence to standards and compliance with specifications
• Installs, alters and maintains steam, air and hot/cold water lines
• Requisitions and maintains tools, equipment, and related materials
• Provides back-up assistance for other labor trades classifications
• Directs the work of staff assisting with plumbing tasks
• Estimates required labor and material on plumbing installation and repair jobs and schedules work

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Four (4) years of experience as a Journeyman Plumber
• Completion of plumbing trade courses
• One (1) year of experience as a lead worker
• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent
• Eight (8) years of experience in industrial plumbing work, or

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an Asbestos Certificate within one (1) year of hire
• A valid Illinois driver’s license is required
• This position requires a plumber’s license with certification to test and service RPZ Backflow Prevention Devices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, high or precarious places and other related conditions and situations.