Maintenance Operator-Plumber - Maintenance

Minimum Salary: $62,020/Days: 250

Primary Purpose:

To maintain, install and repair all district plumbing and related equipment in order to minimize interruption of the education process.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

Journeyman Plumber's license (TX)

Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier

Must obtain a structural pest control license within one year

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to operate backhoe and ditch trencher

Preferred Experience:

Five years experience in plumbing trade with background in repair, remodeling, and new construction

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative and dependability.
2. Report to work on time each day
3. Clean sanitary sewer lines.
4. Repair water leaks.
5. Maintain all gas lines in safe condition and perform gas leaks tests as directed.
6. Repair drinking fountain fixtures.
7. Install new plumbing and domestic water systems as needed in existing facilities.
8. Maintain and repair sewage and sump pumps.
9. Maintain and repair hot water circulating pumps and hot water heaters.
10. Perform other functions as required by the Maintenance Manager.
11. Maintain and repair all restroom related plumbing.
12. Maintain and repair or remodel all kitchen related plumbing.
13. Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.
    
    EQUIPMENT USED:
    
    Backhoe
    
    Ditch Trencher
    
    Jack Hammer
    
    Saw
    
    Welding Machine
    
    Water Pumps
    
    Hand Drill
    
    Pipe Welder
    
    Large, Medium, and Small Sewer Machines
    
    Dirt Tampers
    
    WORKING CONDITIONS
    
    Mental Demands:
    
    Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
    
    Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel
    
    Ability to meet deadlines and alter work priorities
    
    Physical Demands:
    
    Frequent driving of vehicles
    
    Continuous working with machinery
    
    Continuous climbing of ladders and stairs
    
    Continuous walking
    
    Limited sitting
    
    Continuous pulling, lifting carrying and dragging
    
    Continuous squatting
    
    Frequent working at heights
    
    Frequent stooping
    
    Frequent crawling
    
    Frequent bending
    
    Requires quick reactions, good balance and steady hands
    
    Sensory Requirements:
    
    Significant hearing
    
    Near vision
    
    Far vision
    
    Peripheral vision
    
    Color discrimination
    
    Depth perception
    
    Environment:
    
    Exposure to:
    
    Temperature extremes
    
    Fumes
    
    Dust
    
    Solvents
    
    Toxic chemicals/materials
    
    Noise
    
    High voltage
    
    Rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice
    
    Roof tar, grease, oils
    
    Insulation fibers
    
    Ceiling tile fibers