Pipefitter ii - Department of General Services

SALARY RANGE:

$41,485.00 - $45,700.00 ANNUALLY

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CLASS DEFINITION

A Pipe Fitter II leads and participates with subordinate pipe fitters in the installation, maintenance and repair of piping systems and equipment. Work of this class involves no supervisory responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees work a conventional workweek but may be on callback duty in emergencies. Work is performed in varied locations where incumbents may be exposed to narrow or cramped spaces, moving equipment, inclement weather, gas, heat, or hazardous chemicals. Work requires moderate physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
 

EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience in pipe fitting work.

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Six months of additional experience in pipefitting work may be substituted for each year of the high school or G.E.D. requirement.

Completion of one year of the required course work in a pipefitting curriculum in an accredited high school or vocational school may be substituted for six months of the experience requirement.

Completion of a pipefitting apprenticeship program approved by the State of Maryland may be substituted for the experience requirement.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, tools, materials and equipment of the trade.
• Knowledge of codes and standards.
• Journeyman skill in the trade.
• Ability to make estimates of time and materials for completion of installations, repairs, adjustments, and related tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to train and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to complete routine forms and maintain records.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation.

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.