Facility Plumber ($28.56-$37.80​/hour DOE

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the Director of Facility Services, coordinator and facility plumber senior,
** Facility Plumber
** performs journey-level duties and responsibilities in the assembly, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of gas and water plumbing-related equipment, components and systems (e.g., water and room heating, water delivery, fire suppression, irrigation, fixtures, gas lines and waste systems) according to specifications and plumbing codes.

• Performs daily work assignments in the assembly, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of gas and water plumbing-related equipment, components and systems (e.g., water and room heating, water delivery, fire suppression, irrigation, evaporative, cooling, swimming pool, gas lines and waste systems) according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures (e.g., sump pumps, water heaters, boilers, storage tanks, etc.).
• Service or replace components including valves, switches, pumps, traps, drains, hose bibs, backflow devices, screens, lines, etc.
• Test backflow and fire suppression systems.
• Locates and orders parts and materials used to complete work assignments.
• Completes assignments in a cost efficient and timely manner.

• Provide support to other facility areas as needed.
• Assess equipment safety and make repairs. Follow proper operating procedures with all equipment to avoid injury.
• May respond to facility emergencies. Shift work or on-call duties may be required.
• Drive a facility vehicle for transportation to work sites. Inspect vehicles as required.
• This position requires punctual and regular daily attendance.

• Requires High School diploma, GED or equivalent as reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Verification may be required.
• Requires a minimum of four years previous work experience with demonstrated competence as a plumber. Completion of approved formal trade-specific program is highly preferred. Education and experience may be combined.
• Utah State Plumbing Licensure is highly preferred.
• Trade-specific certifications (e.g. back-flow, gas technician) are preferred.
• Requires the ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Requires a basic knowledge of State and city codes.
• Must demonstrate competence in reading, writing and math.
• Requires skills and working knowledge to work independently at the technician level with ability to assess and resolve problems.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills. Has extensive interaction with other department administrators, contractors, vendors, school administrators and staff, custodians and some District administrators. Students are frequently close by as work is being performed.
• Must be competent in use, care and maintenance of needed tools and equipment.
• Requires ability to communicate clearly. Basic computer skills required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of S.D.S. safety procedures.
• Must be self-motivated and proactive in completing tasks with mini mal direction.
• Requires a valid Utah Driver's license.