Plumber

Cork City Council is establishing a panel for the position of Craftworker (Plumber) from which permanent and temporary vacancies may be filled.

The successful candidate will carry out plumbing and maintenance works across a range of Council properties and infrastructure throughout Cork City. The role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, delivering a high standard of workmanship in line with health and safety requirements.

Flexibility is essential, as the post holder may be assigned to different locations, duties, or service areas in accordance with operational needs. The role will also involve participation in relevant training and development as required.

The Craftworker (Plumber) will report to the Senior Engineer or other designated supervisor and will be required to carry out duties as assigned from time to time. Responsibilities may be varied or adjusted in line with the evolving needs of Cork City Council.

The post holder must not engage in any external employment or business activity that could conflict with the interests of the Council, impact on the performance of their duties, or be inconsistent with their role as a local authority employee.

DUTIES

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Carry out the repair, maintenance & installation of service pipes, ferrules, boundary boxes, clearing services, meters and any other fittings/pipe work up to 2 inches (50mm).

• Carry out works as instructed by the Foreman, or such person as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council.

• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of water services in domestic and civic buildings of all types, including fitting and removing showers, baths, sinks, W. C’s, replacement of water pipework, taps, valves and air vents etc. as required.

• Installing, commissioning, and maintaining drainage systems of all types, including drainage from W. C’s, baths, showers, sinks etc. Also included is the unblocking of blockages within drainage pipework and underground drains, and repairs to such drains as required.

• Coordinating plumbers work with other bodies such as electrical contractors, drainage contractors, Uisce Eireann, ESB Networks, Gas Networks Ireland etc., as required.

• Provide support, including investigation and problem solving, to the Foreperson and/or such person as may be assigned as required.

• Communicate effectively with the general public and customers.

• Carry out work in association with Contractors as required.

• Carry out their work with due regard to their Health & Safety, the Health & Safety of their colleagues/members of the public, and in compliance with the relevant standards/guidelines for the work being carried out.

• To assist the Engineer and Foreman or such person as may be assigned in the implementation of all matters relating to Health, Safety and Welfare of the staff in their area.

• To respond to emergency call-out duties after normal working hours as may be required by the City Council from time to time. This may include bank holidays and weekends.

• The successful candidate may be required to participate in the Council’s call-out system as required by the Council.

• Use as directed and upon receipt of appropriate training, information technology equipment, including personal computers, mobile devices and other equipment as may be directed.

• To undertake all training and courses organised by the City Council for which they are assigned to attend.

• Carry out such other duties relevant to the post as may arise occasionally in accordance with the established customs and practices, including acting when called up to do so in a capacity higher than their substantive grade.

• Be capable of working independently and on own initiative as required.

• Any other duties as may be assigned to them by the Engineer in charge or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council.

The above duties are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities involved. Accordingly, the post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post, as may be assigned from time to time, and to contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of the role while in office.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST

Character

Candidates shall be of good character.

Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Education, Experience, etc.

Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post:

i. Have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Plumber or have a FETAC Advanced Certificate Level 6 in Plumbing or a National Craft Certificate in Plumbing.

ii. Equivalent qualifications may be considered, subject to verification and recognition by the relevant Irish authority (e.g. QQI).

iii. Have a minimum of five years post qualification experience.

Driving Licence

Holders of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications.

Safe Pass

Candidates must have a current Safe Pass registration card prior to taking up an appointment.

Desirable Skills

• Be able to demonstrate a strong ability in the following areas: Identifying Problems and Contributing to Solutions, Delivering Quality Work and Services, Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work.

• Have a good general understanding of the workings of meters, pumps, domestic plumbing and water leak detection, etc. and should be familiar with all waterworks fittings including the different types of valves, pipes and methods associated with their use.

• Be capable of reading and translating into effect working drawings for the maintenance and repairs to water mains/service pipes, etc. and general house plumbing plus plant room systems.

• Have an ability to furnish written reports, records and returns.

• Have a capability or aptitude for computer-based systems or, if not, to be willing to undertake any necessary training or up-skilling required.

• Have the ability to work on self-initiative and within a team and has good interpersonal and communications skills.

• Have a capability or aptitude for computer-based systems (e.g. email, word, excel, etc. and CRM (or similar systems)) or, if not, to be willing to undertake any necessary training or up-skilling required.

• Have good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.

• It is desirable, but not essential, to have completed training in:

LUGS (Location of Underground Services).

SLG (Sign Lighting & Guarding).

The installation of pipe work.

Salary

The weekly wage scale for the post is:

€814.16 - €836.87 - €891.43 - €897.08 - €902.63 - €908.25 - €913.85 - €919.45 - €925.05 - €930.66 - € (LSI 1) - €936.23 (LSI 2)

In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point.

Hours of Duty

The standard working week is 39 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, require evening or weekend work.

Candidates may be required to work reasonable overtime and respond to out of hours emergencies for which appropriate overtime rates will be paid.

Holders of the post may be required to attend for duty at any time, in accordance with arrangements made by the local authority. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.

All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time (Regulations) Act, 2001.