Maintenance Technician II – Plumber PC 2431

Manassas City Public Schools•Manassas, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain plumbing systems and devices in working order throughout the school system; install and repair equipment/systems and devices. This role involves advising supervisors of safety violations, maintaining, servicing, troubleshooting, and installing plumbing systems and devices. It also includes performing preventive maintenance on various fixtures and appliances, cleaning drainage lines, inspecting and rebuilding backflow preventer devices, and maintaining field irrigation systems. The position may also involve inspecting contractor work on fire sprinkler systems, training employees, performing annual water testing, reading water meters, assisting in other maintenance areas during emergencies or absences, and maintaining assigned vehicles. The role requires responding to emergency duty assignments, performing work within deadlines, functioning as a Crew Leader when needed, assuming responsibility for assigned tools, moving equipment, and assisting in snow removal.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and work from blueprints, schematics, and drawings of plumbing systems.
Proficient in all aspects of plumbing repair and maintenance.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of junior tradesmen.
Ability to estimate time and materials required.
Aptitude to rig and work from heights.
Knowledge of plumbing equipment and materials.
Ability to follow instructions.
Willingness to attend skills workshops and/or seminars as needed.
Ability to comply with safety rules.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials and staff, co-workers, and the general public.
Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal plumbing codes.
Skilled in assessing or diagnosing defects in plumbing systems and appliances and to perform appropriate repairs.
Capable of working in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces.
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Plumbing technical degree, journeyman plumbing card or certificate from accredited plumbing institution and a Master Plumber license preferred.
Backflow Preventer Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Advises supervisors of safety violations.
Maintains, services, troubleshoots, and installs plumbing systems and devices.
Performs preventive maintenance such as inspecting, tightening and calibrating for water fountains, water heaters, toilets, urinals, bathrooms etc.
Performs work on appliances, including dishwasher systems, water heaters, boiler room equipment, icemakers, kitchen equipment, etc.
Repairs or installs fixtures, including circulating pumps, flush valves, lavatory equipment, water fountains, toilets, and lavatories.
Cleans drainage lines, main sewer lines, and clay and grease traps.
Inspects and rebuilds backflow preventer devices per the City of Manassas requirements.
Maintains field irrigation systems and inspects service performed by contractors on the fire sprinkler systems.
Trains employees on the proper use and operation of tools, materials, and techniques.
Performs annual water (lead) testing.
Reads school water meters, gathers data, and reports findings to the City of Manassas.
Assists throughout maintenance when there is a need for additional personnel due to absences or in emergency situations.
Reports problems with assigned vehicles; maintains vehicle cleanliness as well as oil, gas, and coolant levels.
Responds to emergency duty assignments on both a daily and on-call basis.
Performs work in a timely manner and within given deadlines.
Functions as the Crew Leader when needed.
Assumes responsibility for assigned tools.
Moves equipment between school system facilities.
Assists in snow removal.
Performs other duties as assigned.