LEAD PLUMBER/BOILER MECHANIC (000528)

FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  LEAD PLUMBER/BOILER MECHANIC

FLSA STATUS:  NON-EXEMPT

PAY GRADE M

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited supervision, responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of water and waste disposal systems and maintenance and repair of school facilities’ heating systems.  Reports to the Director of Maintenance.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Measures, cuts, threads, assembles and installs pipes and tubing.

Connects valves, caulks, joints and tests finished job by allowing water to flow through.

Installs water, sanitary fixtures and equipment with supports, hangers or foundations.

Eliminates leaks by repacking valves or by replacing faulty fittings or sections in line.

Replaces worn parts.

Makes corrections as needed.

Maintains tools, equipment and supplies for proper job performance.

Monitors and maintains boilers in proper working condition.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Works with other related maintenance trades as directed.

Performs other related maintenance functions as directed by the Director of Maintenance.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school, licensed plumber preferred, with three years of experience in plumbing or related field, or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:  Must be physically able to operate power tools and mechanical equipment.  Must be able to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently.  Must be able to perform all related tasks including lifting and climbing as needed to perform the job functions.  Physical demand requirements are for medium to heavy work.

Data Conception:  Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics of things.

Interpersonal Communication:  Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. 

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read simple forms.  Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and supply requisitions using prescribed format.

Intelligence:  Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.

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 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 tools.

Manual Dexterity:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as maintenance equipment.  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 talk and hear.

Other:  Requires State license in plumbing and a valid NC driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of the techniques, methods and tools of the plumbing trade.

Skill in the use of tools, materials and equipment used in plumbing work.

Knowledge of school facilities’ heating systems and ability to troubleshoot problems and perform needed repairs.

Ability to understand and carry out oral or written instructions.

Knowledge of current building codes.

Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.

Ability to work without direct supervision.