ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB: PLUMBER 
JOB STATUS: Full Time
CONTACT: Tim.Shelton@acsgmail.net

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

An employee in this class is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of water and waste disposal systems. Assignments are generally routine and detailed instructions are given with assignments. Problems are referred to the supervisor. Errors are quickly revealed and performance may be checked upon completion of assignments. The employee receives direct supervision. 

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK 

Measures, cuts, threads, assembles, and installs pipes and tubing under supervision. Checks plumbing systems to detect leaks. Unstops commodes, drains, sewer lines, and cleans grease traps. Installs water and sanitary fixtures under supervision. Makes repairs to water and waste disposal systems. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and waste disposal systems. 
Knowledge of the techniques, methods, and tools of the plumbing trade. 
Skill in the performance of duties related to the plumbing trade.
Ability to use tools associated with the plumbing trade.
Ability to follow oral or written instructions. 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

Licensed Plumber in North CarolinaMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements:Must be physically able to sit, stand, and walk. Must be able to lift boxes up to 10 pounds. Physical demand requirements are for Light Work.
Data Conception:Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication:Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Language Ability:Requires the ability to read and write complex text and data.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Verbal Aptitude:Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
Numerical Aptitude:Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
Form/Spatial Aptitude:Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination:Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using computers and other technology.
Manual Dexterity:Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination:Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament:Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.
Physical Communications:Requires the ability to see, talk and hear.