Maintenance Mechanic III, Plumber

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a skilled Maintenance Mechanic III, Plumber to perform plumbing trades and associated skilled work in the Foreman South #3 department. Duties include installing and repairing plumbing systems, reading schematics, and ensuring code compliance.

Ideal candidates have a Journeyman Plumber License, 5+ years of experience (3+ in commercial plumbing), a valid GA driver's license, and the ability to work variable shifts; CDL eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Plumber License required.
• Masters Un-Restricted Plumbing license preferred.
• Valid Georgia Driver License required.
• Eligible to acquire a CDL.
• Insurable by Fulton County School carriers.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience; 3 years in commercial plumbing preferred.
• Skilled in use of plumbing materials, methods, tools and equipment.
• Able to understand and follow directions written and verbal.
• Must be able to work variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• Locate and diagnose plumbing trouble using schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Assemble, install, repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures per code requirements.
• Perform maintenance, repair and installation tasks in plumbing systems.
• Remove obstructions from drainage systems and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Use appropriate tools and safety practices to complete tasks.

Skills

Journeyman plumbing skills

Hand and power tools

Ability to follow written and verbal

Variable shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tools and equipment

Job description

Category: Maintenance

Job Function: Maintenance

Department: Foreman South #3

Summary

Performs skilled work associated with the plumbing trade

Essential Duties

• 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

• Journeyman Plumber License required
• Masters Un-Restricted Plumbing license preferred
• 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

Maintenance Mechanic III, Plumber

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.

Nearest Major Market

Atlanta