Plumber

Position Summary The Plumber performs all aspects of operations related to the plumbing trade including but not limited to, sanitary and potable water systems, kitchen equipment and operation support including dishwashers, grease traps and garbage disposals, swimming pools and related equipment, circulating pump installation and rebuilding, natural gas system maintenance, customer service, and operation of equipment in a safe manor. Range $38.46 -$53.24 per hour. Core Competencies Responsible, Trustworthy and Ethical Results Driven and Customer Oriented Self-management Skills and Thoroughness Problem Solver Communicative and Team Oriented Appropriate Technical Skills Essential Functions Troubleshoots, installs, repairs, replaces and inspects all district plumbing systems including but not limited to; faucets, toilets, lavatories, sinks, flush valves, drinking fountains, water heaters, garbage disposals, dishwashers, water meters, mixing valves and catch basins. Installs, repairs and calibrates swimming control devices (electronic and mechanical). Repairs, replaces and inspects eyewash and body wash systems. Tests, installs, repairs and replaces cross connection/backflow devices. Repairs and/or replaces water lines, domestic recirculation lines and sewer lines. Performs preventative maintenance inspections and repairs in district facilities including, but not limited to, domestic water systems and related devices and sanitary waste drainage. Maintains and repair all-natural gas services including valves. Provides drawings and pull plumbing permits as required per state and local codes. Winterizes facilities and irrigation systems. Installs, repairs, maintains and calibrates water softeners and other filtration systems. Ensures that work areas are properly maintained. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and actively supports the RUSD Strategic Plan. Supervision Received Receives general direction from the Plumbing Foreperson. The Plumber exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments. Supervision Exercised The Plumber does not supervise other staff but works closely with district staff and staff within the Office of Operations. Work Environment Busy work environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions. Work includes a commitment to irregular working hours, when needed. Position requires the availability for flexible shifts and additional hours as necessary and ability to be on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week when needed for district emergencies. Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; sitting for extended periods of time; walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; intermittent bending, stooping or reaching overhead to retrieve or store materials; driving a vehicle to conduct business activities. Primarily an indoor work environment, but frequent travel between district sites is required with occasional out of town travel, with potential exposure to hazardous materials and construction equipment. Job duties may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Ability to work with a respirator if needed. Employee must carry district provided cell phone in the execution of their job duties. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform using a full range of motions including standing, sitting, talking, hearing, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer and job-related equipment, intermittent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling and reaching to execute job duties. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, ropes, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms. Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less to 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Complete heavy workload within established time frames. Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes/alarms). Ability to work in confined spaces, mechanical areas where noise, heat and operating equipment are present. Primarily an indoor work environment, but frequent travel between district sites is required with occasional out of town travel, with potential exposure to hazardous materials and construction equipment. Job duties may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Ability to work with a respirator if needed. Safety Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements. Contacts with other departments, outside organizations, and the general public: Daily interaction with all departments, school personnel, vendors and service providers, the public and private organizations using district facilities. Statement Of Supervisor Performs all aspects of operations related to the plumbing trade including but not limited to, sanitary and potable water systems, kitchen equipment and operation support including dishwashers, grease traps and garbage disposals, swimming pools and related equipment, circulating pump installation and rebuilding, natural gas system maintenance, customer service, and operation of equipment in a safe manor. Performs a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Performs with frequent interruptions and/or distractions. Makes appropriate job decisions following standard operating procedures and best practices. Recognizes an emergency and take appropriate action. Thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co‑workers and the public. Completes heavy workload within established time frames. Adjusts priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and stakeholders for different purposes and in different contexts is important. It is the policy of the Racine Unified School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability in its education programs, admissions policies and practices, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment, and Wisconsin Statute. #J-18808-Ljbffr Racine Unified School District