Craftsman - Building Maintenance - Plumbing

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Hoschton (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a skilled Craftsman - Building Maintenance (Plumbing) to install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems across our facilities in Hoschton, GA. The role requires a valid Georgia driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 2 years of plumbing experience in commercial settings.

The position involves working with building maintenance staff and private contractors, adhering to building and safety codes, and being on call after normal hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Georgia driver’s license required.
• 2 years plumbing experience in commercial construction, building maintenance, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled installation, preventative maintenance, and repairs of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning plumbing equipment and systems.
• Install plumbing and plumbing equipment accurately.
• Maintain and regulate plumbing equipment.
• Record repairs and parts used according to guidelines.
• Supervise private contractors if assigned to perform work.
• Coordinate with other craftsmen and district personnel.
• Be on call after normal work hours for a period of seven days.

Skills

Driver's license

Instruction following

Communication

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Plumbing training

Job description

Craftsman - Building Maintenance - Plumbing

Gwinnett County Public Schools Hamilton Mill Dist Maint Shop - Hoschton, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia driver's license Required

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• Plumbing technical training Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 2 years plumbing experience in commercial construction, building maintenance, or similar demonstrated acceptable experience Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately
• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
• Ability to follow plumbing technical instructions, drawings and diagrams
• Knowledge of all plumbing codes, procedures, materials, tools, hazards, and safety procedures

Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing skilled installation, preventative maintenance, and repairs of plumbing systems and equipment for the Building Maintenance Department.

• Work on plumbing and plumbing equipment using accepted codes and procedures as directed.
  • Diagnose and repair malfunctioning plumbing equipment and systems.
  • Install plumbing and plumbing equipment accurately.
  • Maintain and regulate plumbing and plumbing equipment accurately.
  • Assemble plumbing and plumbing equipment accurately.
  • Record repairs made and parts used according to departmental guidelines.
• Assume responsibility for materials issued out of inventory and truck stock.
  • Maintain and account for all tools, parts, and equipment issued according to department guidelines.
  • Ensure access to all tools, parts, and equipment issued.
  • Operate and maintain handheld work order/inventory management device.
• Supervise private contractors if assigned to perform required work.
  • Plan and direct appointed personnel in the daily work schedule as required.
  • Monitor and maintain safe work procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain work according to building and safety codes.
  • Train private contractors and other district employees as necessary to complete work according to building and safety codes.
• Work with other personnel in the trade area and other department personnel.
  • Coordinate with other craftsmen in completing assignments.
  • Cooperate with and maintain a positive relationship with all other district personnel.
• Work toward improving craftsman skills and abilities.
  • Learn to service and repair different types and makes of hardware, equipment, machinery, and building structures.
  • Receive training for repairing new types of items throughout the county.
• Work as required after normal work hours.
  • Be on call after normal working hours for a period of seven days.
  • Be subject to being called 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Career and Technical Education > Plumbing & Heating
Support Staff > Custodian
Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Hollie A Marcus , Director, Recruitment
• 437 Old Peachtree Road
• Suwanee, Georgia 30024
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]