Plumber

Title:  Plumber            

Reports to:  Director of Building and Grounds and/or designee

Qualifications:

• Experience in plumbing totaling at least five years 
• Master Plumber License
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office (after employment offer is made.)
• A valid driver’s license
• Other alternatives as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Purpose and Objectives of the Position:

Performs skilled/full journey level duties under limited supervision to install- repair or maintain plumbing (i.e. Water- drain- and gas) systems in the school district.  An incumbent in this position will follow generally standardized operating policies and procedures. On occasion he will have to utilize discretion- ingenuity and independent judgment due to the complexity of the job. Since there may be several ways to solve a problem- an incumbent is free to choose the solution.

Special Skills- Knowledge- Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of and ability to perform plumbing work that would pass any City or required plumbing inspections.
• Communication Skills (oral- written- or business). Basic communication skills to exchange information- give/receive simple instructions and respond to inquiries. Includes filling out forms.
• Mathematical Skills: Performs routine computations requiring a knowledge of addition- subtraction- multiplication and division using whole numbers- fractions- decimals and/or percentages.
• Reading and Interpreting: Reads and interprets complex written or printed materials such as schematics- blueprints- building plans- charts- diagrams- maps or instruction material.
• Tools and Equipment Usage (other than keyboards- or office machines): Uses tools or equipment with expertise acquired through extensive experience and/or specialized training. The most complex tools or equipment necessary to perform satisfactory include: sewer machine- trencher- fusion tool- torch.

Essential Job Functions:

• Trouble shoots plumbing problems and performs general maintenance and repairs for all boilers- hot water tanks- steamers- heaters- dishwashers- and related items/devices in the district.
• Installs and repairs gas and waterlines and drains and sewer lines. Checks and repairs gas leaks. Repairs break in underground water and drain lines. May install and repair sprinkler systems.
• Unstops drain lines.
• Installs- repairs- replaces faucets- sinks- toilets- showers- and other plumbing fixtures.
• Winterizes buildings susceptible to damage.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all plumbing (water- gas- and sewer) equipment- fixtures- etc. and eliminates severe problems that could be the cause of major down time.
• Informs supervisor of parts- equipment and other supplies that are necessary to do job. Keeps necessary parts and supplies on hand for common projects.
• Cleans work area and maintains plumbing shop and tools- including assigned vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance responsibilities general administration:

• Ability to maintain school grounds in top condition to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner- and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Ability to operate all equipment and machinery appropriately as necessary.
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires physical exertion to manually move- lift- carry- pull- or push heavy objects or materials.
• Ability to manually lift a maximum of 60 pounds.
• Requires stooping- kneeling- crawling- bending- turning- climbing- balancing- and reaching.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environment- with numerous interruptions.
• Must work in and around dust- fumes- and odors.

General Responsibilities:

• Ability to assist in maintaining school buildings and grounds in top condition.
• Ability to assist in promoting the safety- health- and comfort of students and employees in school buildings and grounds.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of safety- cleanliness- and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects.
• Ability to perform maintenance- repair- and installation in connection with: 
• electrical- plumbing- and HVAC systems
• exterior and interior of buildings
• school grounds
• Ability to move equipment and materials within and between school buildings.
• Ability to work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the schools.
• Ability to act as a substitute custodian when necessary.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Keep current on new information- innovative ideas and techniques.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative- courteous- and timely manner.
• Ability to keep information and records confidential.
• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies- including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Ability to perform other duties and assume other responsibilities assigned by the building and grounds supervisor or administrative staff.

Term of Employment: At will.

Pay:  Pay will be based on experience.  Beginning base pay starts at 24.25 an hour and will increase based on certification and experience.  

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

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