Plumber Helper (8 Hours​/260 Days

Plumber Helper

Assumes primary responsibility for the safe condition of pipes, drains, and plumbing fixtures in the facilities owned or operated by the district.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Instructing custodians and maintenance workers on proper methods of procedures and proper use of tools in plumbing repair work.
• Examining district-owned facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance.
• Ordering and accounting for material and labor relative to assignments, accurately.
• Maintaining all safety and code requirements of the State, local and Board of Ed. guidelines.
• Performing general maintenance and sometimes new work inside and outside the physical plant concerning plumbing, pipe fitting and sewer problems.
• Recommending supplies and equipment for purchase, and maintaining the inventory of district-owned hand tools, equipment, hardware, materials and supplies.
• Completing all assigned routine and planned maintenance within a reasonable time frame.
• Communicating with General Foreman or working Foreman on a scheduled basis to discuss current and anticipated work load.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle to perform certain job duties to any location within the District.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Job specifications include:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Two years plumbing experience.
• Thorough knowledge of plumbing procedures.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Certificates, licenses, registrations:

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Master Plumber or Journeyman card preferred. Certified in back flow prevention. Ability to obtain pool operator certification.

Other skills and abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to pass a district written and physical test. Ability to work in a constructive mode. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.
  
  The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a tool box. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. such as piping. The employee will sometimes have to push/pull items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Frequently the employee will work alone and occasionally will work irregular or extended hours.
  
  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area.

Terms of employment:

• 12 months
• Level 107 Pay Scale

Evaluation:

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually according to Board Policy.