Plumber

Warren Consolidated Schools•Warren, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The WCS Plumber position is responsible for maintaining plumbing systems to ensure comfort, sanitation, and safety within facilities. This role involves providing information and documentation of activities, ensuring assignments are completed safely and efficiently, and directing assigned workers as needed. The work year is 261 days, 8 hours per day, with shifts from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Must be able to meet physical demands of the working environment.
Must possess Journeyman's card.

Nice To Haves

Community College and/or Vocational degree with study in job-related area.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
Diagnoses problems and/or failures in plumbing/irrigation systems for the purpose of identifying activities necessary to maintain equipment and systems.
Estimates materials and/or equipment needed to compete work projects for the purpose of ensuring timely completion of projects.
Installs plumbing systems and fixtures (e.g. hot water heaters, drinking fountains, etc.) for the purpose of providing comfort, sanitation and safety within facilities.
Monitors water usage, chemical effectiveness, fertilization, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that administrative, local, state, and federal regulations, policies and requirements are met.
Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
Procures equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
Renovates plumbing systems for the purpose of complying with building codes and meeting accessibility/functionality requirements of students, staff and the public.
Repairs school site plumbing, equipment and components (e.g. gas regulator, kitchen equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing renovation and preventive maintenance of plumbing systems.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Directs personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting shift requirements.