Plumber Assistant

Title: Plumber Assistant

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $25/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

This position will assist with performing basic operation, maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing pipe systems and fixtures, work on domestic, sewage and heating/cooling pipes, equipment and systems, and other GI, cast iron and PVC plumbing related components.

• Assist in maintaining plumbing systems, correct problems, and perform new pipe and fixture installations in compliance with applicable codes.
• Assist in providing the most economical and safest plumbing service to campus.
• Complete work orders with priorities approved by immediate supervisor in close coordination campus senior plumber.
• Be available to assist with emergency work on weekends and holidays, if required.
• Assist with performing basic maintenance work, troubleshoot and repair of all plumbing systems in close coordination with campus senior plumber.
• Support emergency operations.

• Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of all aspects of heating and plumbing operations.
• Basic to intermediate skill in the use of plumbing tools including hand tools, pipe threading machines, heating and soldering torches, drills, roto-hammers, and sewer rodding machines and other related tools/equipment.
• Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suites, and maintenance work order system.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English language.
• Knowledge of basic math to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to function in close quarters, or cramped environment.
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Possession of excellent mechanical, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to show physical endurance, while performing lifting tasks.

• Unrestricted valid Virginia driver’s license in good standing.
• Experience and/or training in preventive maintenance.

• Participation in Plumbing Trades Program.
• Successfully completed plumbing apprenticeship program.