Plumber I (Readvertisement)

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 2,621,000 - 4,535,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a skilled journey-level plumber/pipefitter to install, maintain, inspect, and repair water, steam, and natural gas systems across district facilities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience, backflow certification within 6 months, and a valid driver’s license. The role may require evenings or nights and emergency call-outs; travel to sites and record-keeping are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED required.
• Two years in operation, maintenance and repair of plumbing and pipefitting.
• Backflow certification valid within six months.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain piping systems for water, steam, or gas.
• Install, repair and replace valves and pumps.
• Drive to sites and manage tools and materials.
• Keep records of work and materials used.

Skills

Plumbing systems

Pipefitting

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Performs the skilled journey-level plumbing and pipefitter work required to install, modify, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain new and existing water, steam, or natural gas systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, pipefitting, and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within six months of hire a valid Commonwealth of Virginia backflow certification.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record.
• May be required to work an evening and/or night shift on a regular or rotating basis, accept call-back overtime or regular overtime, and/or agree to assume an emergency call-out list status.
• Knowledge of the methods and skills in the use of equipment, materials, and tools appropriate for plumbing/pipefitting and related installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national codes.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers' manuals.
• Capability to estimate time and material needs , determine when the repair is not economically practical, and perform routine tasks and arithmetic computations.

Preferred

• Completion of an acceptable apprentice-level plumbing training program.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Maintains piping systems for water, steam, or natural gas.
• Cuts, threads pipes, and makes proper connections.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces valves, controls, traps, holding units, etc.
• Replaces motors, and pumps.
• Maintains gas or electric fired steam generators, pressure cookers, steam tables, fryers, booster heaters, and showers.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs commercial foodservice gas equipment.
• Maintains hydrotherapy pools including filtration and heating systems.
• Maintains wastewater management systems.
• Installs and/or replaces fixtures.
• Identifies defects and repairs.
• Performs work on-site or in a shop.
• Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials.
• Performs operator maintenance on the vehicle and keeps it in orderly condition.
• Keeps records and makes reports of work accomplished and materials used.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job requires the strength, agility, dexterity, and visual acuity to perform all tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to regularly stand, sit, walk, bend, climb ladders, and/or kneel. There may be exposure to extreme heat and cold, outdoor environments, moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noises. This job requires lifting up to 25 lbs., and occasional lifting/moving up to 100 lbs. alone or with assistance.

Salary Range

$57,611 - $99,680

Salary Grade

Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 011-FEU-OP

Office

Facilities Services and Capital Programs

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Job Type

Maintenance/Trades

Open Until Filled

Yes

Re-Adv. Position

Yes