- Inspects, installs, repairs and replace pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas and drainage systems.
- Cuts, bends, threads, and fits pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies.
- Caulks leaks and opens clogged drains.
- Installs sinks, shower, toilets, water heater and related plumbing fixtures.
- Check exposed piping for rust/corrosion/leaking/other physical damage.
- Check underground piping for leakage /settlement/pounding/erosion.
- Verify proper operation of buried valves. Check for physical damage.
- Inspect hydrants and hydrant shutoff valves for physical damage/missing parts.
- Inspect valve and meter pit manholes and roadway boxes for rust/corrosion/damage.
- Check overflow pipes for rust/damage to screen. Repair /replace screen as needed.
- Examine exterior water tanks including fittings, manholes and hand holes for leaks, signs of corrosion and correct as indicated.
- Drain and flush tanks.
- Drain several gallons from water heater to avoid sedimentation.
- Manually check operation of safety valve. Check for corrosion.
- Check all connection – water & electrical. Tighten as necessary.
- Check faucet drips, trap leaks, faucet regulators and clean sink and sink plug. Be sure that the drain runs freely.
