HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.250 PLUMBER I 20210930PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.250
Class Specifications for the Class:
PLUMBER I
BC-10, BU-01
Duties Summary:
Installs, maintains and repairs water, drainage and sewer systems and all necessary
fittings and accessories in public buildings and surrounding grounds; and performs other
related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of Plumber II in that the Plumber I performs skilled work in
the installation and repair of plumbing systems; whereas, the Plumber II supervises and
participates in plumbing work.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
• Installs, maintains and repairs water and sewer piping systems and accessories in
public buildings and surrounding grounds;
• Installs and repairs toilet fixtures such as wash basins, urinals and showers;
• Installs water heaters and other appliances;
• Installs sprinkling systems in parks and playgrounds and makes necessary repairs;
• Cuts, reams and thread pipes;
• Lay sewer lines according to line and grade;
• Caulks joints with lead;
• Performs manual tasks such as digging trenches and backfilling;
• Read blueprints, plans and specifications;
• Estimates material needs;
• Supervises the work of helpers;
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• May perform work in other building trades as necessary; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Practices, tools, materials and equipment used in the plumbing trade; operation of
plumbing systems and fixtures; occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures.
Ability to:
Operate pipe cutting and threading equipment and plumbing tools; estimate material
requirements; read and work from blueprints, plans, specifications and sketches;
understand and follow oral and written instructions.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, PLUMBER I, which was
approved on July 7, 1969, amended on November 15, 1977, March 24, 2010 and February
22, 2019, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: September 30, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 8.250
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
PLUMBER I
BC-10, BU-01
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits =
6 months).
C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited community college,
college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education
requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degrees, transcripts must be provided and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
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License Requirement:
Possession of a valid State of Hawaii journey worker plumber’s license, a valid motor
vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent) and any appropriate licenses or
certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established
and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or
training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, PLUMBER I, which was
approved on July 7, 1969, amended on November 15, 1977, March 24, 2010 and February
22, 2019, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: September 30, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources