System-wide Plumbing Maintenance Technician

System Wide Plumbing Maintenance Technician

Responds to request for repairs, modifications, adjustments / calibrations, replacements and installations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance / service inspections, testing, and other similar specialized tasks as they relate to a variety of plumbing systems and equipment utilizing water, steam, natural gas, compressed air, hydraulics, electricity, refrigerants, chemicals, and gasoline / diesel fuels. Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules, codes and specifications as they relate to plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and specialized equipment and structures; assists other maintenance personnel in the performance of their duties.

Reports To : Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications : High school graduate or equivalent required. Approved accredited vocational / technical school preferred. Completion of a recognized four (4) year plumbing & gas fitting apprenticeship program is preferred. Journeyman Plumber and Journeyman Gas Fitter Certifications from the State of Alabama (required). A minimum of four (4) years work experience in plumbing maintenance with similar facilities. Some Backflow prevention and / or HVAC knowledge is preferred. Valid driver license for the State of Alabama.

Performance Responsibilities : Including, but not limited to the following : All duties and responsibilities assigned to the position of Plumber and General System-wide Maintenance Worker. Safely performs maintenance and repair work using appropriate skills, tools and materials. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities. Uses and wears safety and / or protective equipment, as appropriate. Maintains clean, safe working conditions and maintains knowledge of all facilities. Reports all accidents, potential hazards, and maintenance problems to the Maintenance Supervisor immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible. Recommends to the Maintenance Supervisor when a more qualified specialist is needed. Maintains proper documentation of work, repairs, purchase orders, invoices, and warranties. Participates in training to increase / share knowledge of appropriate skills. Is subject to being called in to work in emergency situations. Exhibits an understanding of being a public employee and serving the public. Knows and follows Board policy of Homewood City Schools. Performs other duties or tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Physical Demands : Duties require frequent physical effort such as walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching, crawling, working in restricted and / or confined spaces with low lighting and extreme temperature ranges, climbing, balancing on ladders and scaffolding, and frequent to continuous lifting and carrying heavy objects over 50 pounds.