General Maintenance-Plumber/Pipefitter

Chippewa Valley Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled General Maintenance Plumber/Pipefitter to ensure the functionality and safety of plumbing systems in a school environment. This role involves a variety of tasks including preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and collaboration with other trades. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of plumbing systems and the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively. Join a dedicated team that values safety and compliance while making a positive impact on the community's educational environment. This position offers a stable work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year experience as plumber/pipefitter required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plumbing systems.
• Respond to emergencies to minimize school closures.

Skills

Commercial Journeyman Plumber

Master Plumber license

Knowledge of plumbing systems

Ability to read blueprints

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Ladders

Job description

Job Title: General Maintenance - Plumber/Pipefitter

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor

Hours: 8hrs/day

Pay: $25.03/hr

Effective: ASAP

Job Summary: Performs a variety of responsibilities related to the preventative maintenance, repair, fabrication, general maintenance, installation, inspection, service, and operation associated with being a plumber/pipefitter while ensuring compliance to state regulations. Remains available to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis; responds to emergencies to minimize and/or eliminate the need for school closures due to mechanical failure. Performs maintenance and service in other trade areas such as Electrical, Carpentry, Roofing, HVAC, and Boiler repair. Performs snow plowing activities as needed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules and performs regular inspections necessary for basic preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, fabricates, maintains, installs, inspects, services, and/or operates building equipment and/or building structures associated with plumbing.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, services, installs district heating and cooling piping and related valves, pumps, and controls.
• Receives requests for service, prioritizes requests, and schedules work to respond to work orders.
• Verifies and approves requisitions; orders, controls, and accounts for supplies and equipment to maintain inventory records.
• Inspects jobs, equipment, and tools to ensure compliance with codes, guidelines, school standards, and safety rules.
• Inspects plans, prints, sketches, and specifications for all jobs and provides technical assistance.
• Evaluates and tests new products, equipment, and processes.
• Responds to questions, complaints, and needs of school district staff, students, parents, and the public to provide technical and trade information and assistance.
• Prepares records and service reports of job time and materials expended on the work order.
• Assists in maintenance and repair of electrical, carpentry, roofing, HVAC, and boiler systems.
• Assists in snowplow activities.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA.)

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education: This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of related experience as a plumber and/or pipefitter, required.
• Three to five years of related experience, preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

• Coursework, accredited certificate, and/or licenses in the area of skilled trades preferred.
• Securing a license in category is required no later than five years from the date of hire.
• Upon securing a license, will be upgraded to a Skilled Maintenance pay level.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of plumbing systems and processes, required.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions related to building maintenance and plumbing, required.
• Knowledge of pneumatic controls, required.

Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret district policies, guidelines, blueprints, diagrams, schematic drawings, handbooks, and government regulations, required.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, required.
• Ability to estimate quantities of material and labor to complete work orders, required.
• Ability to write simple correspondence, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively using the English language with students and school administrators and staff, required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving several concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, required.
• Ability to effectively use basic computer software applications, required.
• Ability to perform job duties using various types of equipment and tools including but not limited to power tools, ladders, hand tools, etc., required.
• Ability to perform job duties in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures, required.

Skills:

• Commercial Journeyman Plumber, preferred.
• Master Plumber license, preferred.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb, push/pull, lift, bend, walk, stand, sit, twist, turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, use hands to finger, use hands together with arms, or grasp, manipulate or assemble objects, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration when reading instructions.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns, or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at [phone] or [e-mail].