Plumber III - PM

Charles County Public Schools • La Plata, MD

3d

About The Position

Work leader and supervises the work of less skilled tradesmen engaged in
the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and heating systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
• Holds and maintains a valid Maryland State Master plumber or Journeyman plumber license, is required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive plumbing experience, of which at least five (5) years’ experience as a service/maintenance Plumber.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Understands basic commercial building mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of Charles County Plumbing Code and regulations.
• Must be in good physical condition.
• Has a valid Maryland Class C driver’s license.
• Good driving record and insurability with the Charles County Public School System’s insurance carrier.
• Additional training as required to successfully perform assigned duties.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff and school faculty.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Works overtime as required in cases of emergency.

Responsibilities

• Work leader and supervises the work of less skilled tradesmen engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and heating systems.
• Regularly clears wastewater/sewage lines.
• Services/maintains/rebuilds pump systems, lift stations, and fire prevention sprinkler systems.
• Instructs new employees in proper practices and procedures of the trade.
• Installs water service piping.
• Taps water and sewer mains and laterals.
• Installs and repairs fixtures such as lavatory facilities, drinking fountains, and sprinkling systems.
• Cuts, bends, and threads pipes.
• Installs and repairs hot and cold water, oil, steam, and gas pipes; and makes all necessary connections.
• Repairs pipes and valve traps in the heating system.
• Responds to emergency situations, as necessary.
• Familiar with procedures and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials.
• Practices safe work habits involving self and other employees.
• Drives commercial service vehicles, trucks, and vans.
• Loads and tows equipment trailers.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with CCBOE staff.
• Practices safe work habits involving self and other employees.
• Works from step and extension ladders, scaffolds, man lifts, scissors lifts, aerial boom lifts, and bucket trucks.
• Uses smartphone, tablet, and laptop to access and enter information required for the maintenance work order system and time keeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Foreman.

What This Job Offers

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