MULTI NC

Inspects and tests plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment in buildings and structures of limited size and scope for compliance with plans and specifications, plumbing code and other pertinent ordinances, and accepted safety and health standards, and performs other related duties as required.

• Receives and reviews applications for plumbing and gas permits.
• Checks and verifies information recorded on applications with related building permits on file.
• Reviews less complex plumbing and gas installation plans to determine their compatibility with code requirements.
• Inspects plumbing and gas installations in existing or new residential and small commercial and industrial buildings.
• Check installations and equipment including sanitary plumbing systems, domestic water systems, lawn sprinkler systems, water heaters, gas piping, cesspools, and septic tanks.
• Inspects the installations of sewer lines, wet and dry standpipes, and fire sprinkler systems.
• Checks for detective materials and for size and type of pipes and fittings.
• Checks for grade and alignment.
• Checks installations of gas and hot water systems for quality, capacity of tanks, pressure and leakage.
• Issues notices of violations of codes and ordinances.
• Follows up on violation notices to see that corrections are made.
• Inspects plumbing and gas installations and equipment in existing buildings.
• Provides information to plumbing contractors, owners, and others on plumbing code and regulations.
• Keeps work records and prepares reports on inspections.
• May assist in inspecting plumbing and gas installations and equipment in large or multi-storied buildings.

Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• three (3) years of experience in inspecting or supervising plumbing installation work, and
• a current State of Hawai`i Master Plumber or Journeylevel Plumber license. (Scan and attach license to your application.), and
• a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license.  (You will be required to submit your driver's license at time of the job interview).

Knowledge of:  the Hawai`i County Plumbing code, safety codes, and other pertinent ordinances relating to plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations in residential and small commercial and industrial buildings; standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the plumbing trade; basic principles of hydraulics as they apply to plumbing installations.

Ability to:  inspect plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment and render decisions in conformity with pertinent codes and ordinances; recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction; read and interpret plans and specifications, and plumbing and sewer codes and ordinances and apply them to specific cases; deal tactfully with plumbing contractors, workers, and the general public; keep records and prepare reports.

Physical  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:  Light  

Scan and attach the following required document to your application:

• a current State of Hawai`i Master Plumber or Journeylevel Plumber license