Plumber

Under limited supervision, the Plumber is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in school and department buildings.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

1. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems in district facilities.

2. Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.

3. Maintains the flow and drainage of water, air, and other gases by assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures district-wide

4. Follows safe work procedures by making proper use of signs, safety equipment, scaffolds, ladders, and safety barriers.

**DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:**

1. Accurately maintain records, as required by state or federal laws, and Union County Board of Education policies, and/or school-based requests, and adhere to confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.

2. Document work order requests with appropriate information regarding time, materials and resolution.

3. Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems.

4. Plan, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls; test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.

5. Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders

6. Inspects, maintains and operates assigned vehicles in according with the UCPS fleet

7. Inspects equipment for defects prior to use. Removes equipment from operation and communicates to supervision regarding requests for replacements.

8. Effectively communicates with internal stakeholders to schedule repairs and or replacement of structures, etc.

9. Effectively produce professionally written correspondence across various communication mediums, i.e. cell phone, computer.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.