Plumber M

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform skilled to advanced craft-mechanical plumbing work in various installation, repair, maintenance and service tasks for the school district. Employees in this classification function with considerable independence and latitude concerning methods, materials, and priority of assigned work orders. Work areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, fixtures, water and wastewater lines, lift stations and treatment plants, portable hook-ups, lavatory systems, and new construction. Position coordinates assigned project schedules in a manner to minimize disruption in school district activities. Performs related work as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by minimum five (5) years progressively skilled and knowledgeable commercial and/or industrial experience in craft mechanical plumbing trades work, and demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and project specifications; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Requires ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license.
Effective August 24, 2009, all new hires to this position must successfully complete the Industrial Physical Capability Screening (IPCS); previous incumbents holding this position without a break in service are not required to have this screening.

Responsibilities

Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
Performs skilled to advanced craft-mechanical plumbing work in various installation, repair, maintenance and service tasks for the school district.
Installs, maintains, services, and/or repairs plumbing fixtures and apparatus for the district, i.e., water coolers, lavatory and kitchen fixtures and systems, water and wastewater lines, lift stations and treatment plants, portable classroom hook-ups, new construction.
Services or replaces components including, but not limited to, valves, switches, pumps, traps, hose bibs, backflow devices, screens, and lines.
Ensures compliance with and adherence to applicable codes, ordinances, building, and safety standards regarding plumbing installation, service, and repair activities.
Receives work orders, prioritizes assignments, and coordinates equipment, tools, materials, and supplies required per job site.
Works collaboratively and confers with contractor service providers, as applicable to assigned work orders.
Fills out and maintains work orders and purchase orders for required materials, supplies and equipment; maintains daily activity logs, and maintenance records concerning assigned service vehicle and equipment.
Performs necessary calculations in preparing materials and work sites for installation, maintenance or repair, i.e., pipe dimensions, line layout, ditch and line grading, angles and distances.
Operates various manual, electrical, and gas-powered equipment and tools in performing assigned tasks, i.e., line cleaners, jack hammers, pipe threaders, concrete saws, back hoes, drills, pipe wrenches.
Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles utilized per work site; ensures adherence to principles and practices of safe equipment use and operation.
Coordinates assigned work orders in a manner to minimize disruption in routine district activities, to include planning complex and long term projects during non-operating hours and vacation schedules.
Responds to emergency or critical incidents in order to confine, resolve, and/or prevent flooding or other hazardous conditions.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS.
With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.