R Plumbing and Heating Maintenance Technician

Position: R 3101 Plumbing and Heating Maintenance Technician
JOB GOAL:
To maintain the physical school properties in a condition of operating excellence so that the full educational and community use of them can be made at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Possess Journeyman Plumbing license and familiarity with State Plumbing and Gas Codes;

* Skilled in operation, maintenance and repair of industrial and domestic boilers and burners, related to heating and hot water systems, up to 700,000 BTU;

* Working knowledge of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems;

* Ability to read and comprehend building plans as related to plumbing and heating specifications; layout projects for repair, replacement or testing;

* Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimum supervision;

* Ability to perform indoor and outdoor tasks, under adverse conditions;

* Ability to maintain flexibility in a fast-paced work environment;

* Possess Massachusetts driver's license and safe driving record;

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Facilities and Deputy Director of Facilities

SUPERVISES:
May require supervision of a laborer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for overseeing operation of heating and hot water boilers and making minor repairs and adjustments to keep them in good operating condition.

* Responsible for repair and/or replacement of all school plumbing fixtures and water filters as necessary for all water closets, urinals, sinks, showers, faucets, bottle fillers, and bubblers.

* Responsible for the application of plumbing permits when required and communicates with the inspector(s) for proper inspection.

* Works with the Deputy Director of Facilities to develop a preventative maintenance schedule.

* Perform regular preventative maintenance to assure the maximum efficiency and functioning of all plumbing and heating systems across the District.

* Maintains an organized shop with inventory of plumbing stock and requisitions necessary parts and supplies.

* Oversees operation and maintenance of septic systems and keeping a log of maintenance and repairs.

* Maintains log of backflow prevention device inspections and makes repairs as necessary or notifies the Director or Deputy Director the work requires an outside vendor.

* Makes minor repairs to kitchen equipment, steam kettles, dish machines, etc.

* Is courteous at all times to other staff, students and the general public.

* Perform any other duties or responsibilities in keeping with the scope of his/her job as assigned by the Director or Deputy Director of Facilities.

SALARY:
Per AFSCME Contract and work experience

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply