Maintenance Technician Plumbing

Woodberry Forest; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodberry Forest School is seeking a Maintenance Technician Plumbing to maintain and repair plumbing systems on the 1,200-acre campus in Virginia. The role involves installing pipes, fixtures, and fittings, diagnosing leaks, and coordinating with contractors as needed.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of plumbing experience (journeyman/master preferred), knowledge of electrical and HVAC equipment, and solid communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in plumbing; Journeyman or Master preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment.
• Good verbal communication and computer skills.
• Problem solver, self-motivated.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets.
• Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation.
• Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building.
• Collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing.
• Analyzes problems and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair.
• Chooses plumbing materials based on budget, location, and intended uses of building.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Maintenance Technician Plumbing

Maintenance Full-time Regular Craft Workers Woodberry Forest, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1285

Woodberry Forest School, located in Madison, VA, is an exceptional private boarding school community for high school boys in grades nine through twelve. It is one of the top boarding schools in the United States and one of the only all-boys, all-boarding schools in the country. Woodberry's 1,200-acre campus is the largest for boarding schools in Virginia, and one of the largest private school campuses in the country.

Major Purpose

Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing WFS's pipes, fittings, and associated fixtures according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs and repairs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets
• Installs supports for pipes. equipment, and fixtures prior to installation.
• Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building.
• Collaborates with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing.
• Analyzes problems and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair.
• Chooses plumbing materials based on budget, location, and intended uses of building.
• Other duties as required.

Working Conditions

Moderate physical activity. Requires extensive movement. Work environment involves exposure to temperature extremes, electricity, and water. May be called in for work after hours.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements

• 5 years of experience working in plumbing. Journeyman or Master preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment
• Good verbal communication and computer skills
• Problem solver, self-motivated

Education and Training Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Woodberry Forest School is an EEO Employer

Salary Range: $25-$30 The School may consider higher salaries for exceptional, experienced candidates.