Plumber

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

About The Position

Under occasional supervision, the Plumber installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing and gas systems in schools in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, schedules, and standards. The position is based at Florence 1 Schools Warehouse and reports to the Plumbing Supervisor. The work agreement is 260 days; salary and work year are established by the district. The role is full-time and exempt. The Plumber diagnoses system malfunctions; repairs water lines and plumbing fixtures; clears and maintains sewer lines and treatment facilities; maintains hot water systems; and flushes well water systems. The role estimates labor and materials, obtains prices and orders project supplies, may assist with special projects such as new construction, and responds to after-hours emergency calls seven days per week. It also prepares and handles work orders, diagnostic reports, parts requests, specifications, accident reports, water samples, and other records. The position operates and maintains vehicles, a two-way radio, backhoe, truck, high-pressure jetter, computer, electronic pipe locator, power and hand tools, and diagnostic tools. The Plumber interacts with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, engineers, district administrators and staff, students, and sales representatives, and may assist employees in other trades. The job requires physical activity beyond sedentary work, including driving, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and manual tasks. The employee must be able to lift or carry up to 100 pounds and operate a variety of machines and equipment. The role involves occasional emergency situations or tight deadlines and moderate exposure to danger or risk.

Requirements

Prefer a minimum of four years of full-time hands-on work experience as a residential or commercial plumber.
Ability to perform plumbing and gas system installation, maintenance, and repair.
Ability to read and interpret building codes, specifications, blueprints, equipment manuals, diagrams, and related materials.
Ability to prepare accurate daily reports and logs and communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform required calculations, including practical applications of algebra.
Ability to operate motor vehicles, machinery, and hand and power tools; moderate levels of eye, hand, and foot coordination are required.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds and perform physical work including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and climbing.
Ability to work independently, use judgment, plan and prioritize assignments, and react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Knowledge of plumbing and gas system practices, applicable codes and regulations, standard tools and materials, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and cooperate with coworkers, other departments, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Career and Technology Education Work-Based Certification in Plumbing; preferred but not required.
Certification as a plumber; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair plumbing and gas systems in schools in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, schedules, and standards.
Diagnose malfunctions and repair broken water lines and plumbing fixtures.
Unstop and maintain sewer lines and treatment facilities, maintain hot water systems, and flush well water systems.
Estimate materials and labor for job assignments; obtain prices for and order project supplies.
Work on special projects as assigned, including new construction.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls seven days per week.
Receive, review, prepare, and submit records and reports, including work orders, diagnostic reports, parts requests, specifications, accident reports, and water samples.
Operate and maintain assigned equipment, including vehicles, a backhoe, truck, high-pressure jetter, electronic pipe locator, computer, and hand, power, and diagnostic tools.
Communicate and coordinate with supervisors, coworkers, contractors, engineers, district personnel, students, and sales representatives.
Provide assistance to employees in other trades as required.
Perform related duties as required.