Plumber

Plumber IIReports to: Plumber SupervisorSupervises: NoneTerm of Employment: 12 monthsSalary: Plumber II - 67FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptQualifications:Working knowledge of the techniques, methods, and tools of the plumbing tradeSkill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the plumbing tradeAbility to understand and carry out oral and written instructionWorking experience in the repair, replacement, or construction of piping systemsType of work:An employee in this class is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and waste disposal systems, and boiler systems. The employee receives work assignments from the supervisor. New or unusual assignments are accompanied by more detailed instructions. Some errors may be revealed while work is in progress, however, others may not be detected until after work is completed. The employee works with limited supervision.Essential Job Functions:Performs skilled work and knowledge in the installation, maintenance and repair of steam, hot water and gas heating systemsHas knowledge and understanding of steam, hot water and gas heating systems throughout the school systemTroubleshoots and repairs thermostats, sensors and controls for Building Automation Systems related to boilersPerforms maintenance and repairs on a variety of heating equipment including boilersPerforms replacement of boiler sections, burners, pumps and other components as required for the safe operation of the systemsAnnually disassembles boilers, cleans all sections including burner, reassembles components, coordinates inspection by StateHas understanding of Building Automation Systems and how they workFabricates and installs cast iron boiler heating system and gas pipingMaintains knowledge and understanding of regulations and codes pertaining to school plumbing, heating and gas systemsMeasures, cuts, threads, assembles, and installs pipes and tubing of various materialsInstalls and repairs valves, joints, and other water system components, and performs verification that system is operational without leaksInstalls water, sanitary fixtures and equipment with supports, hangers, or foundationsEliminates leaks by repacking valves or by replacing faulty fittings or sections in lineReplaces worn partsMakes corrections as neededPerforms any additional duties as required or assigned by the supervisorPhysical and Cognitive Requirements:The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.Work in this classification is considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must be able to:walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouchwork in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditionsuse visual acuity required for depth perception and color perceptionvisually inspect small defects and/or small partsuse a variety of measuring devicesassemble or fabricate parts at or within arm's lengthoperate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and toolsdetermine the accuracy and thoroughness of workobserve general surroundings and activitieshear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levelsuse communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideassafely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment