POSITION TITLE: Plumber
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months
FLSA EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems in district facilities.
- Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
- Maintains the flow and drainage of water, air, and other gases by assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures district-wide
- Follows safe work procedures by making proper use of signs, safety equipment, scaffolds, ladders, and safety barriers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately maintain records, as required by state or federal laws, and Union County Board of Education policies, and/or school-based requests, and adhere to confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.
- Document work order requests with appropriate information regarding time, materials and resolution.
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems.
- Plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls; test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
- Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders
- Inspects, maintains and operates assigned vehicles in according with the UCPS fleet use guidelines.
- Inspects equipment for defects prior to use. Removes equipment from operation and communicates to supervision regarding requests for replacements.
- Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders to schedule repairs and or replacement of structures, etc.
- Effectively produce professionally written correspondence across various communication mediums, i.e. cell phone, computer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Minimum Qualifications
● High School Diploma or equivalent
● Valid North Carolina driver’s license
● Minimum three (3) years of commercial plumbing experience or the equivalent
combination of industry training and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of local and state regulatory plumbing codes and requirements.
- Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques.
- Methods, materials, techniques, tools, and equipment used in repair, maintenance, and construction work.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
● Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or group.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
● Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
● Must be adaptable to performing in stressful and emergency situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Environment: Medium/Heavy Exert force 10-25 lbs., frequently; and up to 60 lbs., prolonged standing, frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
- Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
- Vision: Frequent near acuity and occasional far acuity. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Vision to read printed materials, a VDT screen, or other monitoring devices.
- Environmental Conditions: Varies from indoor exposure to outside weather conditions. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.
- Hazards: Uneven walking/working surfaces, communicable diseases, cleaning chemicals, lifting/carrying of materials, and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment). Confined Space entry and work in potentially under hazardous environmental conditions.
In compliance with Federal Law, Union County Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
