Maintenance Mechanic III, Plumber

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA seeks a skilled plumbing technician to perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks across school facilities. You will diagnose plumbing issues, install pipes, fixtures, and water heating systems in compliance with state codes, using schematics and tools.

Requires high school diploma or GED, 5+ years of plumbing experience (3 years commercial), valid Georgia driver's license, and CDL eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of plumbing experience required.
• 3 years of commercial plumbing preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Locate and diagnose trouble in plumbing systems and install/repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures.
• Apply journeyman skills to maintenance, repair, and installation tasks.
• Use tools to diagnose systems and perform emergency repairs.
• Adjust, repair, replace equipment and install new equipment.
• Follow safety practices and operate shop machinery.
• Assist engineers in diagnosing problems and recommending actions.
• Serve as leader for less skilled assistants occasionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrator.

Skills

Plumbing trade knowledge

Hand and power tools

Schematics/drawings reading

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

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Performs skilled work associated with the plumbing trade

• Utilizes schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the plumbing systems, assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures of water heating per state code requirements
• Applies Journeyman skills, experience, and general knowledge to complete the maintenance, repair and installation tasks associated with the plumbing systems including the removal of obstructions from drainage systems
• Utilizes appropriate tools to check systems and draws upon expertise for diagnosis and emergency repairs
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces equipment, fixtures, and components Installs new equipment
• Uses all shop machinery, testing equipment, tools and safety practices as appropriate for trade to complete assigned tasks
• Assists engineers in diagnosing problems and recommending correctable action
• Serves as leader for less skilled assistants occasionally
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification/Licensure

Valid Georgia Driver License required

Eligible to acquire a CDL

Must be insurable by Fulton County School insurance carriers

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience required; 3 years of experience in commercial plumbing preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and equipment of the plumbing trade
• Skilled in use of hand and power tools, testing equipment and attachments related to the trade
• Must be able to understand and follow directions both written and verbal
• Must be able to work variable shifts

Working Conditions

• Regular exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Regular exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness, and/or humidity
• Must be able to work from tall ladders, lifts, scaffolding and/or bucket truck

Physical Demands

• Typically requires climbing ladders; pushing and/or pulling
• May require high degree of precision working with minimum tolerances
• May require stooping, crawling, and bending
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry for short distances

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600