System-wide Plumbing Maintenance Technician

System Wide Plumbing Maintenance Technician

Applicants should be properly certified for the position. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

System-wide Plumbing Maintenance Technician

Responds to request for repairs, modifications, adjustments/calibrations, replacements and installations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance/service inspections, testing, and other similar specialized tasks as they relate to a variety of plumbing systems and equipment utilizing water, steam, natural gas, compressed air, hydraulics, electricity, refrigerants, chemicals, and gasoline /diesel fuels. Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules, codes and specifications as they relate to plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and specialized equipment and structures;

assists other maintenance personnel in the performance of their duties

Maintenance Supervisor

• High school graduate or equivalent required. Approved accredited vocational/technical school preferred.
• Completion of a recognized four (4) year plumbing & gas fitting apprenticeship program is preferred
• Journeyman Plumber and Journeyman Gas Fitter Certifications from the State of Alabama (required).
• A minimum of four (4) years work experience in plumbing maintenance with similar facilities.
• Some Backflow prevention and/or HVAC knowledge is preferred.
• Valid driver license for the State of Alabama.

Including, but not limited to the following:

• All duties and responsibilities assigned to the position of Plumber and General System-wide Maintenance Worker
• Safely performs maintenance and repair work using appropriate skills, tools and materials.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities
• Uses and wears safety and/or protective equipment, as appropriate
• Maintains clean, safe working conditions and maintains knowledge of all facilities
• Reports all accidents, potential hazards, and maintenance problems to the Maintenance Supervisor immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible.
• Recommends to the Maintenance Supervisor when a more qualified specialist is needed.
• Maintains proper documentation of work, repairs, purchase orders, invoices, and warranties.
• Participates in training to increase /share knowledge of appropriate skills.
• Is subject to being called in to work in emergency situations.
• Exhibits an understanding of being a public employee and serving the public.
• Knows and follows Board policy of Homewood City Schools.
• Performs other duties or tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Duties require frequent physical effort such as walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching, crawling, working in restricted and/or confined spaces with low lighting and extreme temperature ranges, climbing, balancing on ladders and scaffolding, and frequent to continuous lifting and carrying heavy objects over 50 pounds.