PLUMBER II

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Plumber II

Position Description

Position: Plumber II

Reports to: Director of Facility Support Services
Terms of Employment: 12 months, full time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Nature of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of water and waste disposal systems. The employee receives work assignments from the supervisor. New or unusual assignments are accompanied by more detailed instructions. Some errors may be revealed while work is in progress; however, others may not be detected until after work is completed. The employee works with limited supervision.

Education and Experience

• Working experience in the repair, replacement, or construction of piping systems

Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Measures, cuts, threads, assembles, and installs pipes and tubing.
• Connects valves, caulks, joints, and tests finished job by allowing water to flow through. Installs water, sanitary fixtures and equipment with supports, hangers, or foundations.
• Eliminates leaks by repacking valves or by replacing faulty fittings or sections in line. Replaces worn parts.
• Makes corrections as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the techniques, methods, and tools of the plumbing trade. Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in plumbing work.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral or written instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that
• require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Special Requirements

Valid Driver's License

* In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.