Maintenance Plumber

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description for

Maintenance Plumber

Department:
Maintenance

Job Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Director and/or Supervisor of Plant Services

Grade/Level: 9 MA-04

Amount of

Travel Required:

in-district travel in a school vehicle(s)

Work Schedule:

Positions Supervised: none

5-days per-week,Monday through Friday,7:00AM - 3:30PM,8-hours per-day, hours and schedule may vary.

Arrive 7:00AM, break 9:00AM- 9:15AM, lunch 11:30AM - 12:00P.M., break 1:30PM- 1:45PM,leave 3:30PM

POSITION SUMMARY

Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

* Obtain and maintain a valid Arkansas Journeyman Plumber's License.

* Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.

* Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.

* Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.

* Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.

* Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.

* Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.

* Direct workers engaged in pipe cutting and preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.

* Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.

* Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.

* Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.

* Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.

* Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.

* Hang steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.

* Perform complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs.

* Clear away debris in a renovation.

* Install oxygen and medical gas in hospitals.

* Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate contracts.

* Use specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as performing computer-assisted welding of small pipes, or working with the special piping used in microchip fabrication.

* Accept and complete job/work orders as assigned.

* Work to implement the Desegregation Plan of the District.

* Document completion of work orders.

* Adhere to the policies of the North Little Rock School District.

* Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Supervisor of Plant Services.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

* Regular attendance - Regular attendance to maximize student progress.

* Punctual - Punctual - on time

* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

* Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.

* Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

* Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

* Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

* Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

* Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

* Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

* Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

* Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

* Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

* Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.

* Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

* Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

* Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

* Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

* Responsible - Ability…