Plumber
Hybrid-based
ONET: 47-2152.02
3
Years
15
Skills
6000h
On-the-job training
Classroom instruction topics
- Diploma in Plumbing Studies 10-15 Hrs (Appendix A)
- Cross Connection/Backflow Certification
- UE systems Level I Steam Trap Certification
- SC Plumbing Seminar Exam Prep and Code
- Steam Trap Training
- Safety Training - UF Safety Orientation
- Safety Training - Arc Flash Training
- Safety Training - Bloodborne Pathogen (HEP-B Shot Req.)
- Safety Training - Hazard Communication
- Safety Training - Lockout/Tagout
- Safety Training - Confined Space/ Air Monitoring
- Safety Training - OSHA Electrical Safety Qualified
- Safety Training - Fall Protection
- Safety Training - Asbestos/Lead Awareness/Silica Dust
- Safety Training - Ladder Safety
- Safety Training - Power Hand Tool Safety
- Safety Training - Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety Training - OSHA Housekeeping
- Safety Training - Slips, Trips, Falls
- Safety Training - Machine Guarding
- Safety Training - Back Safety
- Safety Training - Medical Records
- Safety Training - Hearing Protection
- Safety Training - Incident Reporting
- Safety Training - Portable Fire Extinguisher/Fire Safety
- Safety Training - Powder Actuated Tools
- Safety Training - Heat Stress
- Safety Training - Vehicle Safety
- Safety Training - Spill Prevention, Control, & Countermeasures
- Safety Training - Equipment Training Including
- Safety Training - Forklift Operator Training (In-house)
- Safety Training - AAA Driver Improvement Training
- Safety Training - Scaffold Building
- Safety Training - Aerial Work Platforms
- Clemson Employee Development Training - Civil Treatment for Employees (HR)
- Clemson Employee Development Training - Employee Computing Orientation (CCIT)
- Clemson Employee Development Training - Customer Service
On-the-job training
- General Procedure/Care-Use of Hand Tools
- Soldering - Copper pipe joints
- Waste, Soil, Vent and Leader Lines Set-Up
- Hot & Cold Piping for Domestic Purposes
- Installation of faucets and other fixtures fittings
- Maintenance and Repair of Systems
- Operation of the Complete Repair Service Kits
- Pipe joinery / PVC
- Installation of sinks
- Installation of lavatories
- Installation of showers
- Installation of water closets
- Electrical connections to water heaters
- Cleanout installation / maintenance
- Pressure testing
- Pipe joinery w/ Push-On connectors (Shark Bites)
- Creating / Reading plans
- Commercial Plumbing
- Level I - Operate hand and power tools such as drain snakes, grinders, drill presses, pipe-threading machines, pipe cutters, power saws, brazing and soldering equipment, snap cutters, Pro Presses, and powder actuated fasteners.
- Level I - Maintain and repair toilets, urinals and sinks, as well as emergency eyewashes, showers and water fountains.
- Level II - Install or replace toilets, urinals, sinks, water fountains, showers and emergency eyewashes.
- Level II - Maintain and repair PVC, copper, acid waste, and steel piping.
- Level II - Basic knowledge of the two types of Backflow preventers used on campus.
- Level III - Install, maintain, and repair instantaneous water heaters and conventional storage tank hot water heaters.
- Level III - Install PVC, copper, acid waste, and steel piping.
- Steam Systems
- Level I - Locate, identify and test various types of steam traps and condensate pumps understanding how a steam system works and its components such as pressure relief valves, condensate returns, expansion joints, steam rated valves and pressure regulatin
- Level II - Repair and maintain steam distributions systems up to 125 PSI along with associated coils and heat exchangers.
- Level III - Repair and install various types of steam traps and condensate pumps.
- Level III - Install new steam and condensate systems.
- Electrical
- Level III - Basic electrical ability to disconnect power from recirculating/condensate pumps while performing maintenance or repairs.
- Codes and Regulations
- Knowledge of applicable Plumbing Codes.
- Ensures work is performed in compliance with safety, building, fire, hazardous and other applicable codes and regulations.
- Knowledge of AIM or comparable Work Order Tracking System and ability to enter data as needed.
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