Plumber

Plumbing Technician

Reports to: Plumber Supervisor

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary: Plumber II - 67

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the techniques, methods, and tools of the plumbing trade
• Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the plumbing trade
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction
• Working experience in the repair, replacement, or construction of piping systems

Type 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 systems
• Has knowledge and understanding of steam, hot water and gas heating systems throughout the school system
• Troubleshoots and repairs thermostats, sensors and controls for Building Automation Systems related to boilers
• Performs maintenance and repairs on a variety of heating equipment including boilers
• Performs replacement of boiler sections, burners, pumps and other components as required for the safe operation of the systems
• Annually disassembles boilers, cleans all sections including burner, reassembles components, coordinates inspection by State
• Has understanding of Building Automation Systems and how they work
• Fabricates and installs cast iron boiler heating system and gas piping
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of regulations and codes pertaining to school plumbing, heating and gas systems
• Measures, cuts, threads, assembles, and installs pipes and tubing of various materials
• Installs and repairs valves, joints, and other water system components, and performs verification that system is operational without leaks
• Installs water, sanitary fixtures and equipment with supports, hangers, or foundations
• Eliminates leaks by repacking valves or by replacing faulty fittings or sections in line
• Replaces worn parts
• Makes corrections as needed
• Performs any additional duties as required or assigned by the supervisor

Physical 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 crouch
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions
• use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• use a variety of measuring devices
• assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm's length
• operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment