Trades Lead - Journey Plumber

CURRENT INTERNAL SLCSD CANDIDATES ONLY

Work Calendar: 242 Days

FTE: 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Area Supervisor

Starting Wage: $69,014 - $76,823 annually

Salary Schedule/Lane: 68/G-1

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2025

Priority Screen Date: 06/12/2025

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CURRENT INTERNAL SLCSD CANDIDATES ONLY

Position Available: 1

JOB SUMMARY

The Trades Lead - Journey Plumber works as a Journey Plumber to maintain all plumbing systems in district facilities, including culinary and sanitary water systems. This position also works closely with the HVAC and electrical departments to maintain pumps, heating and cooling systems, and boilers. In addition, the Trades Lead – Journey Plumber will support the Area Supervisor by assigning work orders, reviewing and approving invoices, and performing other administrative and organizational tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. Must be a current internal SLCSD employee and hold a current trades title
2. High school diploma or equivalent
3. Valid Utah State (DOPL) Journeyman Plumber license
4. One (1) year of job-related experience
5. Experience, proficiency, and ability to use hand tools and power tools
6. Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English
7. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and experience using data-based software
8. Utah driver’s license and evidence of insurability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Three (3) years of job-related experience
2. Current backflow certification and the ability to maintain certification every three years
3. Previous experience working for a school district or other public entity
4. Spanish or other language proficiency, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Diagnose problems or failures in plumbing and irrigation systems to identify activities necessary to repair and maintain the systems
2. Install plumbing systems and fixtures (e.g., hot water heaters, drinking fountains, roof drains, sprinkler systems, pumps, etc.) to provide comfort, sanitation, and safety within facilities
3. Renovate plumbing systems to comply with building codes and meet accessibility and functionality requirements.
4. Research, inspect, design, install, test, and maintain equipment for plumbing systems to ensure system equipment is working properly and equipment is serviced and updated as needed
5. Analyze drawings to identify locations of new and existing plumbing systems and develop plans for the installation of additional systems.
6. Perform tests on backflow systems and fire alarm systems to ensure the systems are functioning properly
7. Stock equipment and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels
8. Transport various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) to job sites
9. Coordinate with administration and other trades to complete projects and work orders efficiently
10. Ensure that all work performed is in compliance with applicable codes, safety practices, and standards
11. Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns
12. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders
13. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned to convey or gather information required to perform job functions
14. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines
15. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform job duties.
16. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
17. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
18. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
19. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES – TRADES LEAD

1. Review and equitably assign work orders to the appropriate trades staff in a timely manner
2. Appropriately prioritize work orders to ensure continuity of district operations
3. Ensure that all work orders are completed and contain appropriate documentation, including an accurate accounting of materials used
4. Review and approve all invoices associated with work orders and capital projects to ensure proper accountability and completion; ensure final invoices are accurate and properly reflect time, rates to be paid, and materials used
5. When applicable, coordinate with other trades to ensure smooth and efficient completion of work orders and projects
6. Serve as a point of contact to communicate with building administrators, custodians, and others regarding the status of work orders and projects within their respective buildings
7. Coordinate equipment rentals when specialized equipment is required for projects or operations
8. Serve as a liaison for contractors, explaining the scope and timeline for projects, overseeing the contractors’ involvement in projects, and ensuring satisfactory completion of projects
9. Oversee and facilitate equipment maintenance and supply inventories to ensure continuity of operations
10. For capital projects, coordinate with the purchasing department to design the scope of work, write bid specifications, and support the bidding and award process. Upon award, oversee and coordinate the project walk-through, scheduling, change orders, satisfactory completion, and closure.
11. Assist the Area Supervisor during emergencies, as needed; serve in the capacity of the Area Supervisor when the Area Supervisor is unavailable

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 5% crawling through tunnels, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to the risk of injury or illness.

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