Sr. Plumber; 2nd Shift

Position: Sr. Plumber (2nd Shift)
Job Description

The installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and gas equipment, pipes, and fixtures. Performs journey-level plumber/gas fitter work.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Guiding, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a plumbing maintenance crew. Receives and analyzes work order requests. Troubleshoots plumbing and gas system malfunctions.
• Records and maintains accurate records of work performed, time and materials used. Prepares lists to ensure efficient use of parts and supplies to be requisitioned for assigned jobs.
• Receives and responds to work order requests and emergency situations. Assigns tasks to plumbers and others. Ensures that work is completed in accordance with established standards and schedules.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, plumbing fixtures and systems. Installs and repairs washbasins, faucets, fountains, water closets, water heaters, traps, and vents. Unclogs drains. Tests pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
• Joins pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment. Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings. Measures, cuts, bends, and threads pipes using hand and power tools or machines.
• Reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications. Determines the layout of plumbing, water supply, waste, and drainage systems.
• Lifts and carries plumbing supplies, fixtures, equipment, tools, and materials. Operates hand and power tools. Bends, stoops, and crawls to investigate conditions and access plumbing and gas equipment in crawl spaces and similar areas.
• Drives automobiles and trucks to transport workers, supplies, and materials to job sites.
• Communicates appropriately and frequently with faculty, school administrators, supervisor/manager(s) and other employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent.
• Possession of a Baltimore County journey plumber/gas fitter or equivalent fulfills experiential requirement.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a Baltimore County journey plumber/gas fitter license or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of plumbing and gas fitting. Knowledge of plumbing codes. Knowledge of plumbing and gas fitting tools, materials, and equipment.
• Skill in plumbing and gas fitting. Skill in troubleshooting plumbing system malfunctions. Skill in reading blueprints and construction drawings.
• Ability to lead a plumbing crew. Ability to read. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to operate commercial vehicles.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• The work of this class entails heavy physical labor including frequent walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, bending, digging, lifting, and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight, ascending/descending ladders, scaffolds, stairs and the use of tools and equipment.
• Works in confined spaces in proximity to loud machinery, frequently requires accessing and positioning oneself to reach limited access spaces including but not limited to crawl spaces, roofs, trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
• Recognizes exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery in adverse weather conditions and travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.

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Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System

GRADE:

Grade 11…