Craftsman - Building Maintenance - Plumbing

GWINNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking an Oth Classified Support Person/Craftsman for building maintenance. This role involves skilled plumbing tasks, including the installation and maintenance of plumbing systems, while ensuring compliance with safety codes. Candidates must have a high school diploma, plumbing experience, and strong communication skills. Opportunities for training and improvement in craftsman skills are available.

Qualifications

• Two years plumbing experience in commercial construction or building maintenance required.
• Valid Georgia driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations and maintenance of plumbing systems and equipment.
• Supervise private contractors and ensure adherence to safety codes.
• Coordinate with other trades and maintain positive relationships with personnel.

Skills

Ability to follow oral instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of plumbing codes

Ability to follow technical instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Plumbing technical training

Job description

Position Type:
Oth Classified Support Person/ Craftsman

Date Posted:
6/17/2025

Location:
Bldg Maintenance - Norcross

Date Available:
07/07/2025

License and Certification Qualifications: Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Plumbing technical training preferred.

Experience Qualifications: Two 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; and 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.

1. Work on plumbing and plumbing equipment using accepted codes and procedures as directed.
a. Diagnose and repair malfunctioning plumbing equipment and systems.
b. Install plumbing and plumbing equipment accurately.
c. Maintain and regulate plumbing and plumbing equipment accurately.
d. Assemble plumbing and plumbing equipment accurately.
e. Record repairs made and parts used according to departmental guidelines.

2. Assume responsibility for materials issued out of inventory and truck stock.
a. Maintain and account for all tools, parts, and equipment issued according to department guidelines.
b. Ensure access to all tools, parts, and equipment issued.
c. Operate and maintain handheld work order/inventory management device.

3. Supervise private contractors if assigned to perform required work.
a. Plan and direct appointed personnel in the daily work schedule as required.
b. Monitor and maintain safe work procedures.
c. Monitor and maintain work according to building and safety codes.
d. Train private contractors and other district employees as necessary to complete work according to building and safety codes.

4. Work with other personnel in the trade area and other department personnel.
a. Coordinate with other craftsmen in completing assignments.
b. Cooperate with and maintain a positive relationship with all other district personnel.

5. Work toward improving craftsman skills and abilities.
a. Learn to service and repair different types and makes of hardware, equipment, machinery, and building structures.
b. Receive training for repairing new types of items throughout the county.

6. Work as required after normal work hours.
a. Be on call after normal working hours for a period of seven days.
b. Be subject to being called 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

7. 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.