Facility Operator and Plumber, 1st Shift

Indianapolis-Marion County Building Authority; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis-Marion County Building Authority is seeking a Plumber/Operator to monitor building automation systems and perform plumbing maintenance across all facilities. The role involves installing and repairing valves, pumps, irrigation lines, drinking fountains, and fire sprinkler components.

You will assist other maintenance teams, operate BAS equipment, and ensure safety compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid Indiana driver’s license, plus experience with

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license required.
• Experience in preventative maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems.
• Experience with fire sprinkler and lawn irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems (valves, pumps, fixtures, irrigation, sprinklers, drinking fountains).
• Assist other shops with maintenance repairs and work with vendors/contractors.
• Operate and monitor building automation systems.
• Follow safety procedures and Building Authority policies.

Skills

Valid Indiana Driver’s License

Plumbing system maintenance

Fire sprinkler systems

Lawn irrigation systems

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Torch Set

Pipe and Cast-Iron Snap Wrenches

Saws

Drills

Pipe Threader

Auger Machines

RP Device Tester

Building Automation Computer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Reports and takes direction from the Facility Operator supervisor and Maintenance Tech supervisor and is responsible for monitoring the Building Authority Automation Systems and performing plumbing/preventative maintenance, repair and alterations for all Building Authority buildings.

Specific Duties

1. Performs preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems to include:

• Valves
• Pumps
• R.P Devices
• Plumbing fixtures
• Irrigation Systems
• Drinking Fountains
• Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Kitchen and Laundry Equipment
• Air, Gas, Water, Sewer, Drainage Lines

1. Assist other shops with maintenance repairs
2. Operates and monitors the automation systems for Building Authority properties.
3. To perform all other duties as assigned by the Facility Operator Supervisor.
4. Comply with Building Authority policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Equipment used

The Plumber/Operator is expected to be familiar with equipment and tools including Torch Set, Pipe and Cast-Iron Snap Wrenches Various Saws, Various Drills, Pipe Threader, Auger Machines, RP Device Tester, Building Automation Computer, Microsoft Office.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School Diploma.
2. Valid Indiana Driver’s License
3. Ability to work well with others including fellow employees, outside vendors, contractors, and customers
4. Previous experience and working knowledge in the preventative maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing systems.
5. Previous experience and working knowledge in the repair and installation of fire sprinkler systems and lawn irrigation systems

Competencies required to be successful

1. Technical skills – the expertise necessary to perform a specific role.
2. Solid work ethic – a set of values based on the ideals of discipline and hard work.
3. Good attitude – the way one views work and life situations.
4. Self-motivated – ability to do what needs to be done without prompting, self-managing.
5. Team player – person who works well with others.
6. Good communicator – one skilled at conveying ideas and information

Work Environment

• This position requires work in an indoor building setting and exposed to outdoor environments.
• This position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.
• This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others on a daily basis.
• This position requires the use and knowledge of maintenance tools.
• 1st Shift, 7:20am - 3:30pm (10 day run)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 20/40 vision or corrected vision is required for this role.

Frequency Key

1. Never – 0 hours
2. Rare – up to 1 hour
3. Occasional – 1-3 hours
4. Frequent – 3-6 hours
5. Constant – 6-8 hours.

Sitting Occasional

Near Vision Constant

Walking Frequently

Far Vision Occasional

Climbing stairs Occasional

Hearing Constant

Crouching/Bending/Stooping Constant

Talking Frequent

Reaching Constant

Smell Never

Grasping Occasional

Lifting/Carrying (# 50 lbs) Frequent

Pushing/Pulling Frequent

Travel Rare

AAP/EEO Statement

IMCBA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Company policy is to offer equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy is applicable to recruitment, hiring, rates of pay, job assignments, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Reasonable Accommodations

IMCBA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). As such, IMCBA will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental disabilities of a qualified and disabled applicant or employee, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operations of the company. Because the need for an accommodation is often not apparent, it is the responsibility of the employee to request accommodation. Requests should be made to the Human Resources Department. The individual should identify what accommodation he or she believes is needed in order to perform the essential functions of the job. Employees may be asked to provide medical evidence to support the need for the requested accommodation. Please contact the Human Resource Department with any questions or requests for accommodation.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.