Maintenance Mechanic III, Plumber

Fulton Schools • Atlanta, GA

74d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled work associated with the plumbing trade. This role involves utilizing schematics, drawings, and specifications to diagnose and repair plumbing systems, including assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures according to state code requirements. The position requires applying Journeyman skills for maintenance, repair, and installation tasks, including clearing drainage obstructions. The mechanic will use appropriate tools for diagnosis and emergency repairs, adjust, repair, and replace equipment, and install new equipment. They must also use shop machinery, testing equipment, and safety practices effectively, assist engineers in problem diagnosis, and occasionally lead less skilled assistants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Journeyman Plumber License required
• Valid Georgia Driver License required
• Eligible to acquire a CDL
• Must be insurable by Fulton County School insurance carriers
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment of the plumbing trade
• Skilled in use of hand and power tools, testing equipment and attachments related to the trade
• Must be able to understand and follow directions both written and verbal
• Must be able to work variable shifts

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience in commercial plumbing preferred
• Masters Un-Restricted Plumbing license preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizes schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the plumbing systems, assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures of water heating per state code requirements
• Applies Journeyman skills, experience, and general knowledge to complete the maintenance, repair and installation tasks associated with the plumbing systems including the removal of obstructions from drainage systems
• Utilizes appropriate tools to check systems and draws upon expertise for diagnosis and emergency repairs
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces equipment, fixtures, and components Installs new equipment
• Uses all shop machinery, testing equipment, tools and safety practices as appropriate for trade to complete assigned tasks
• Assists engineers in diagnosing problems and recommending correctable action
• Serves as leader for less skilled assistants occasionally
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED