Plumber Assistant

Saint Louis Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Kentucky seeks a Plumber Assistant to support our facilities team. The role provides preventive, corrective, and predictive drain maintenance, assists plumbers, and ensures tools and materials are ready for work orders.

You will work eight-hour days, be on-call for drain issues, and help complete projects following established procedures. A high school diploma and at least one to two years in plumbing or maintenance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Technical High School required.
• Minimum one to two years of plumbing or maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with departments and trades to complete projects efficiently.
• Perform drain clearing and maintenance for facilities at all locations.
• Assist plumbers with repairs and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Ensure tools and materials are available and document work performed.
• Operate drain inspection equipment as required.

Job description

Position Title:Plumber Assistant

Payroll/Personnel Type:12 Month

Job #:5021

Reports to:Facility Manager or Designee

Shift Length:8 Hour Day

Union Eligibility:Not Eligible

Position Summary:

The Plumber Assistant is responsible for the purpose(s) of providing preventive, corrective and predictive drain maintenance, ensuring completion of assigned work order projects, and performing a wide variety of drain related diagnosis, repairs and clearings. Assist other skilled trades; and ensure that tools and materials are available. Work with Plumber to complete complex repairs. Work is assigned and performed in accordance with established procedures or follows a well-defined routine. Work is subject to close inspection in progress or upon completion to ensure the performance of work is in accordance with established standards or specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates with requesting departments and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently
• Complete drain clearing and drain maintenance for facilities at all locations
• Coordinates with other maintenance workers as may be required for the purpose of ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner
• Assist Plumbers with repairs
• On call as first response for facilities drain issues effectively dealing with emergencies as they arise
• Use equipment like electric snakes, high-velocity water jets, and sewer cameras for inspecting drain lines
• Used various equipment and tools to unclog drains, camera pipes, install urinals and toilets
• Utilize diagnostic skills to access and troubleshoot drain and sewer clogs
• Prepares documentation (e.g. service records requisitions, work performed, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Maintains and replaces defective equipment such as ladders, tools etc. needed to complete work
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring the availability of required items
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of a variety of plumbing functions
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
• Previous Plumbing experience (preferred)
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs and time pressures
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement
• Ability to disseminate information clearly and concisely
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the various skilled trades
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Experience:

• Minimum of One to Two years of Plumbing or general maintenance experience

Education:

• High School Diploma or Technical High School (required)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.