Job Title - Plumber
Supervised by/Reports to: Facilities and Maintenance Director and Supervisor
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Job Goals:
- To provide outstanding plumbing services in the care and operation of school system facilities, structures and equipment.
- To assist in maintaining school system facilities to provide supportive work and learning environments
Qualifications:
- High school or trade school diploma or GED certificate
- Five (5) years of experience in plumbing repairs or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Journeyman’s license preferred.
- Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of National Plumbing Code and other appropriate trade standards.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical manuals.
- Ability to make estimates of time and material needed for efficient project completion.
- Ability to climb and work from scaffolding, ladders, and heights.
- Ability to engage in prolonged sitting or standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching.
- Physical strength and agility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability exert up to 75 pounds of force.
- Ability to work in locations involving heights or confined spaces.
- Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors year-round in noisy, crowded environments, and inclement weather.
- Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays if necessary.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Such alternatives to the qualifications above as the Board may require.
Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
- Performs plumbing tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and drainage systems.
- Makes general repairs to existing installations of water, waste disposal, sewer plants, lift stations, and other pluming installations.
- Installs plumbing systems in buildings.
- Replaces, cleans and makes repairs to flush valves and faucets.
- Removes stoppage from sewer lines.
- Cuts, seams and threads pipes.
- Inspects sanitary and other plumbing installations for needed repairs.
- Prepares estimates of materials and time needed to complete a repair or installation.
- Cuts, fits and seals plastic pipe.
- Maintains accurate inventories of supplies and equipment assigned to service truck.
- Maintains accurate and timely records of time, labor and materials.
- Requisitions supplies and equipment needed to carry out assignments and perform duties.
- Keeps service truck washed as needed and serviced at intervals established by the Transportation Department.
- Completes work orders indicating accurate time, materials and cost to complete the job.
- Completes work order assignments without close supervision, efficiently and neatly; completes all projects in compliance with trade standards.
- Prioritizes tasks and uses time wisely.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Supervisors and other personnel.
- Prioritizes tasks and uses time wisely.
- Engages in work-related training to increase knowledge and skills as directed and/or for advancement.
- Performs duties in a courteous and professional manner.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
- Works collaboratively and demonstrates effective interpersonal skills when working as a team member or group as assigned.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly uses and cares for tools, equipment, and material resources of the school system.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Terms of Employment: Twelve-month position in accordance with the Board’s salary schedule.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the State Department of Education and/or Baldwin County Board of Education policy on evaluation of classified personnel.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.
