Plumber

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under occasional supervision, the Plumber performs installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and gas systems in schools, adhering to applicable codes, specifications, schedules, and standards. Key duties include diagnosing malfunctions, repairing broken water lines, unstopping and maintaining sewer lines and treatment facilities, maintaining hot water systems for health and sanitation, repairing and maintaining plumbing fixtures, and flushing well water systems. The role also involves estimating materials and labor for job assignments, procuring necessary supplies, and potentially engaging in special projects such as new construction. A critical aspect of this position is responding to after-hours emergency calls seven days a week. The Plumber is also responsible for preparing and submitting various records and reports, including work orders, diagnostic reports, and parts requests, and operating and maintaining a range of equipment from two-way radios to heavy machinery like backhoes and high-pressure jetters. Interaction with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, and school district personnel is also a regular part of the job.

Requirements

Physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a two-way radio, vehicle, hand and power tools.
Ability to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to drive, walk or stand for periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, climb, etc., and perform manual tasks.
Ability to lift and/or carry weights of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics of data, people or things.
Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or direction from supervisor.
Ability to read a variety of codes, policies and procedures, equipment manuals, specifications, diagrams, etc.
Ability to prepare daily reports, performance appraisals, logs, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Ability to speak with and before others with clarity, voice control and confidence.
Ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
Ability to apply influence systems in managing crew members.
Ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques.
Ability to make independent judgments in absence of supervision.
Ability to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions.
Ability to teach employees.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds.
Ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time.
Ability to use practical applications of algebra.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Ability to coordinate hands and eyes using special machinery; to operate motor vehicles.
Ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc.
Moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Adaptability to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Maintenance Services Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Plumber.
Knowledgeable in the codes, laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge of the organization of the department and of related departments and agencies.
Knowledge of and skill in plumbing and gas system installation, maintenance and repair methods and practices.
Ability to perform duties with extreme attention to detail and safety.
Ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required.
Ability to use independent judgment as needed in performing routine and non-routine tasks.
Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
Ability to read and interpret building codes, specifications, blueprints and related materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Ability to prepare daily reports, logs, etc. with accuracy.
Comprehensive knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, co-workers and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Mathematical ability to handle required calculations.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Good organizational, technical and human relations skills.
Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Knowledge of the standard tools, materials and practices of the trade.
Skills in the care and use of required tools and equipment.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Minimum of 4 years of full-time hands-on work experience as a residential or commercial plumber.

Nice To Haves

Career and Technology Education Worked-Based Certification area: Plumbing.

Responsibilities

Performs plumbing and gas system installations, maintenance and repairs.
Diagnoses malfunctions.
Repairs broken water lines.
Unstops and maintains sewer lines and treatment facilities.
Maintains hot water systems to ensure health and sanitation.
Repairs and maintains plumbing fixtures.
Flushes well water systems.
Performs tasks in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, standards and schedules.
Estimates materials and labor for job assignments.
Obtains prices for and orders supplies required for projects.
May work on special projects as assigned, including new construction.
Responds to after-hours emergency calls, seven days per week.
Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports, including work orders, diagnostic reports, parts requests, specifications, accident reports, water samples, etc.
Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, such as a two-way radio, vehicle, backhoe, truck, high pressure jetter, computer, electronic pipe locator, power tools, hand tools, diagnostic tools, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, contractors, engineers, District administrators and staff, students, sales representatives, etc.
Provides assistance to other trades employees as required.
Unstops, sinks and toilets.
Performs related duties as required.