Skilled Maintenance- Plumber

Job Title: Skilled Maintenance- Plumber 

Job Brief:   

This position exists to maintain, repair, renovate, and install building plumbing systems and equipment to provide comfort, sanitation, and safety at all District facilities, maintaining all systems in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of the facility may be made at all times. Become cross trained in all areas of general and skilled maintenance, thereby reducing District dependence on outside service contractors. 

Location: Maintenance 

Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or GED. 
• One year training at an accredited plumbing school and three years experience or completion of an apprenticeship. 
• Skilled in relevant computer operations and applications. 
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs. waist level and 60 lbs. repetitively. 
• Current Journeyman or Master Plumbing license is preferred or the ability and willingness to work towards obtaining the license upon employment. 
• Current backflow preventer certification or ability and willingness to work towards obtaining within 12 months of employment. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring schematics, and other technical information. 
• Ability to perform work under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions. 
• Knowledge of equipment and tools used to perform journey level plumbing work. 
• All USD 383 employees must pass a background check. - (Required) 

Salary: 

• $17.50 - $22.50/hr. 

Hours Per Day: 

• Day Shift – 6:00 am – 3:00 pm.  
• Evening Shift – 3:00 pm – 12:00 am. 

Days Per Year:  

•  12-month position. 

Benefits:  

• Vision and dental insurance are available for employees working 17.5hours/week. 
• Health is available for employees working at least 30 /week with a value of district contributions of $7,788 per year. 
• Retirement Plan options available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week. 
• Short-term disability available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, and Stroke Insurance. 
• Paid sick and personal leave. 

Reports To: Director of Maintenance. 

• The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of building plumbing systems (irrigation systems, sink faucets, urinals, toilets, potable water piping, waste and vent lines, drinking fountains, hot water boilers, gas lines, water heaters, pneumatic lines, etc.). 
• Maintain plumbing tools and equipment to ensure availability and safe operation. 
• Maintain backflow prevention devices and keep records updated for compliance. 
• Procures plumbing supplies and equipment as necessary to maintain inventory. 
• Provide assistance in the areas including but not limited to grounds, welding, mechanics, painting, electrical, HVAC, roofing, and cleaning. 
• Maintenance and repair of specialized kitchen equipment. 
• Willingness to respond in emergency situations after hours. 
• Works with other maintenance personnel as necessary to accomplish large jobs. 
• Maintain boiler licensing and inspection records for compliance. 
• Maintain grease interceptor systems and records for grease management program. Maintain and keep boiler and mechanical rooms in a clean and orderly condition. 
• Other general maintenance work; servicing equipment, pushing snow, and hauling as designated by supervisor. 
• All other duties as assigned by the director. 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. 

About Us:  

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.  
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.  
• As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.  
• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age. 
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Salary : $7,788