Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber)

Schenectady City School District; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schenectady City School District is seeking a skilled plumber responsible for installing and repairing water service piping, fixtures, and steam systems in municipal buildings operated by the district. You will read plans, follow sketches, and supervise other workers as needed.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and either trade-school plumbing training with two years journeyman experience or five years in the plumbing field.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
• Completion of a trade school specializing in plumbing with two years of journeyman experience or five years in plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs water service piping, fixtures, and related components.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing in municipal buildings.
• Inspects plumbing work within the jurisdiction.
• Repairs and maintains steam equipment.
• May supervise subordinates on a work project.
• May operate a truck or other automotive equipment.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Plan interpretation

Manual dexterity

Motor coordination

Physical stamina

Supervisory ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school in plumbing

Tools

Pipe fitting tools

Job description

Distinguishing Features of the ClassPlumber Role:

This is skilled work involving responsibility for efficient performance of a variety of plumbing, maintenance and steam fitting tasks requiring a thorough knowledge of the trade. General supervision is received from a higher level supervisor regarding tasks to be performed with considerable leeway allowed for planning the details of each assignment. Direct supervision may be exercised over a variety of skilled and non-skilled employees. Does related work as required.

Typical Work ActivitiesandPlumberExpectations:

• Installs and repairs water service piping which includes wiping and testing joints;
• Installs and repairs fixtures such as lavatory facilities, drinking fountains and sprinkler systems;
• Maintains and repairs plumbing in municipal owned buildings;
• Inspects installation plumbing work within the jurisdiction;
• May repair and maintain water pumping stations and reservoirs;
• Cuts, bends, threads and assembles pipes;
• Installs and repairs pipes and valve traps in heating systems;
• Maintains tools to keep them in good working order;
• Clears stoppages in waste, sub soil and other drains;
• Repairs and installs steam equipment;
• May perform groundskeeper activities;
• May perform other skilled maintenance activities;
• May supervise the work of subordinates on a work project;
• May operate a truck or other automotive equipment;
• Performs a variety of related work as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristicsand Key Qualities ofPlumber:

• Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of the trade; good knowledge of local plumbing ordinances; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; ability to lay out work for self and others; good motor and hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either:

1. Completion of a trade school specializing in plumbing and two years of experience as a certified journey-level plumber OR;

1. Five (5) years of experience in the field of plumbing.