Plumber II

Job Description

Job Description

This position is located inside a correctional facility.

Job Title: Plumber II

Department: Maintenance - Corrections

Reports To: Chief Maintenance Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Plumber II performs preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, testing, etc., on all plumbing systems and components of the facility. This individual will maintain a high level of professionalism in addressing facility management issues, including responding to and resolving any client requests or concerns.

Essential Functions:

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on all plumbing issues throughout the facility
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on all plumbing issues throughout facility
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on roof drain and storm drain systems
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on fire sprinkler system and equipment
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on domestic hot and cold water systems and equipment
• Performs corrective/preventive maintenance on facility sewage systems
• Responsible for all required inspections on plumbing systems and components. Includes backflows, fire hydrants, fire pumps, water heaters and other pressure vessels, pressure valves, etc.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on natural gas supply and distribution lines, or other fuel source systems
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on steam systems and equipment
• Respond to On-Call emergency repair work or after hours
• Complete corrective/preventative maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner

Other Functions:

• Attend and actively participate in staff/safety meetings
• Maintain all logs per ACA requirements as applicable
• Open, document action taken, and close on demand and preventative maintenance work requests using a PC and PDA
• Perform other assignments as needed and/or assigned
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Coordinate outside contractors for contract work on associated systems

Competencies:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Maintain correct and accurate record keeping
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Experience in leading the project management process
• Proven record of providing excellent customer service
• Thorough knowledge of the methods of the installation and repair of plumbing systems
• Knowledge of the safety precautions of the plumbing trade, skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the performance of plumbing work
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and schematics for associated systems

Technical Skills:

• Understand and abide by all applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) procedures
• Understand and abide by all Lock Out Tag Out procedures
• Possess a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PDA

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Required

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• A minimum of 3-6 years of professional experience relative to the role.

Preferred

• Licensing in applicable trade and jurisdiction

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with normal working hours Monday through Friday, working 40 hours per week. However, as business needs become necessary, after-hours, holidays, or weekends may be required.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory duties for this position.

Work Environment

This position is located within a correctional facility. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. Must be able to work in hazardous conditions while maintaining safety standards, work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, industrial settings, and construction sites, and work in loud environments and temperature extremes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, climbing (including but not limited to ladders), crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching with varying frequencies.

Heavy work: Occasional lifting and carrying objects up to 75 pounds, Frequent lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.

The employee is regularly required to talk or listen effectively.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.