Position Description

 

 

POSITION TITLE:  Plumber

 

FLSA:                     Non Exempt

 

QUALIFICATIONS:                                             

• Must be able to layout and take projects to completion with little supervision. 
• Maintain physical competence to turn, twist and bend to complete tasks.
• Properly licensed to operate a vehicle.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds repeatedly.
• Able to work overhead as well as on a ladder.
• Excellent communication skills.   
• Must be team oriented. 

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor                    

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

2. Assume primary responsibility for the safe condition of pipes, drains, and plumbing fixtures in the facilities owned or operated by the district.

3. Determine which repair jobs may be performed by plumbers, custodians, and maintenance workers on the staff and which must be performed by outside contractors, and advises the Director of Support Services accordingly.

4. Supervise all plumbing repair work performed by district personnel.

5. Supervise maintenance of outdoor sprinklers, waste disposal systems, and similar plumbing-related installations.

6. Instruct custodians and maintenance workers on proper methods of procedure and proper use of tools in plumbing repair work.

7. Recommend supplies and equipment for purchases, and maintains the inventory of district-owned tools equipment, and supplies.

8. Estimate costs of plumbing repair projects in terms of labor and material.

9. Examine district owned and operated facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance, and safety.

     

    

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Work as needed on snow removal to get a building ready for operation, which may include early morning, late night, weekend, or holiday work.

2. Work in extreme weather conditions such as winter cold or summer heat as needed.  Takes appropriate precautions in such conditions to ensure personal safety such as wearing appropriate clothing and taking water breaks.

3. Attend meetings or work overtime as requested by supervisors or district administration.

4. Be respectful and courteous to parents, students and staff.

5. Dress and grooming should be appropriate.  Wear proper uniform and name badge.

6. Read and respond to email in a timely manner.

7. Complete all required training.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.