Plumber I - Repair and Maintenance Operations Section (Windward Unit)

Hawaii State Department of Education • Facilities Maintenance Branch, HI

57d • $6,167 • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is being used to fill various Plumber I positions within the Repair and Maintenance Operations Section (Windward Unit). The role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, water, and drainage systems in various structures. Responsibilities include working with plumbing fixtures, pipes, sprinkler systems, and potentially estimating job requirements and modifying plans as needed. The position may also involve assigning tasks to others and performing duties in other trades when not actively engaged as a plumber.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a valid State of Hawaii Journey Worker Plumber License or Master Plumber License.
• Some positions require a current, valid Driver's License.
• Some positions require the ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds assisted by another person and/or use of equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck.).

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs heating, water and drainage systems in offices, houses and other structures.
• Installs, maintains and makes minor repairs to cesspools, water heaters, pumps and other units.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as showers, wash basins, urinals, toilet bowls and toilet tanks.
• Does lead caulking, wipes and tests lead joints.
• Cuts, reams and threads pipe; installs and repairs sprinkler systems.
• Replaces washers in leaky faucets, mends/replaces broken pipes and opens clogged drains.
• Reads blueprints and computes material lists.
• Estimates time and materials needed to perform a job.
• Determines what modifications in plans will be necessary when obstructions are met while installing plumbing.
• May assign tasks to other plumbers and supervise the work of helpers.
• May perform duties in other trades when not utilized as a plumber.

Benefits

• The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
• New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date.
• Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed