Licensed Plumber - Master Maintenance Technician

The City of Asheville is seeking a Licensed Plumber for the position of Master Maintenance Technician Plumber in the Capital Management department. This department is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of city facilities, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. The Master Maintenance Technician Plumber plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the city’s infrastructure and oversees the work of staff on plumbing projects.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers (which may include facility maintenance technicians and senior maintenance technicians): confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise; leads or assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment;

and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.

Performs complex technical trades work in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of City buildings, and other city maintained facilities, and related mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and other equipment: performs preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and planned projects, as assigned; ensures environmentally safe working and business conditions in buildings and facilities; and adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Ensures that operation, construction, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards: conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Determines materials needed to complete projects: may design and draw project plans for work to be completed; reads blueprints or other design drawings to determine work to be performed; provides cost projections as requested; gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; loads and transports equipment, tools, parts, and supplies to work site; monitors inventory levels; and orders new or replacement materials equipment as required.

Performs building maintenance and repair tasks: removes or installs flooring and ceiling tiles; removes or installs fixtures and appliances; paints interior and exterior surfaces; removes or installs carpet; maintains and repairs roofing and roof components; cleans and replaces gutters; repairs and installs windows; and performs general and finish concrete work, plaster applications and installation/replacement of sheetrock.

This position will perform specialty work utilizing their licensure in Plumbing. The employee will submit permits in their name and a license for City work. The position will perform and obtain general knowledge of the other trades, and will perform work appropriate to skill level as assigned in the other trades:

Performs various plumbing tasks: troubleshoots plumbing problems; installs, repairs, and replaces pump-mechanical equipment and plumbing systems and fixtures; troubleshoots leaks, clogs and other plumbing issues; identifies problems and determine solutions; troubleshoots and repairs mechanical issues associated with boilers and associated plumbing; clears and unblocks water lines and drains; repairs toilets, sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, etc.; repairs piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves, etc.;

repairs plumbing leaks on faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, water lines, piping and valves; and repairs piping, hose, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves, etc.; and repairs or replaces other plumbing parts and equipment.

Performs other maintenance and repair tasks: removes graffiti from buildings, sidewalks, and equipment; clears sidewalks and parking lots of snow and debris; cleans shop and work areas; installs,…