Plumber

Full Time
Federal Way, WA 98003
Posted
Job description

    This position is responsible for the repair, routine maintenance and upgrading of all of the piping and pumping systems of the District, including all of the fixtures and related equipment. Systems include but are not limited to: domestic water distribution, sewage disposal systems, steam distribution systems, waste and venting systems, hydronic piping and pumping systems (including pump installation and rebuild) and backflow prevention devices.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Accomplish plumbing repair requests submitted on work orders from all facilities.
    • Perform repair, rebuild, and installation of plumbing fixtures including a wide variety of faucets, valves, sewage pumps and equipment.
    • Perform repair and installation of circulation pumps in domestic hot water and hydronic heating systems.
    • Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on hydronic heating systems relating to piping and valving.
    • Operate sewer and drain cleaning equipment for preventative maintenance and emergency blockages.
    • Order all parts and supplies necessary to accomplish above duties.
    • Work safely around children and adults; know and follow safety and health regulations and related District guidelines.
    OTHER RESPONSIBLITIES:
    • Maintain an inventory of parts and equipment in the District vehicle at all times.
    • Report safety concerns to appropriate supervisors.
    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education and Experience
    High school diploma or equivalent
    Journey level experience (4 years as an apprentice) in commercial plumbing repair, installation, and maintenance.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Must be able to work in confined spaces
    Drive District vehicles to work sites as needed.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    5 years’ experience as a licensed journeyman plumber, preferably in the commercial plumbing industry.

    CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
    Criminal background clearance
    Work Scheduled hours on a consistent basis
    Valid Washington State Driver’s License

    KNOWLEDGE OF:
    Plumbing tools, materials, and safe work practices
    Plumbing products

    ABILITY TO:
    Work as a self-directed member of the District maintenance team; perform tasks with minimal supervision.
    Plan, organize, and prioritize the use of time and resources in an efficient and effective manner.
    Use hand and power tools necessary to perform job duties and responsibilities.
    Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
    Provide support and sustain positive moral with District Maintenance personnel.
    Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
    Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
    Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
    Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
    Demonstrate proficiency using an e-mail system
    Demonstrate basic knowledge modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
    Demonstrate exemplary customer service and have the ability to effectively interact with administrators, office, support and teaching staff, applicants and other community members in a multicultural and multiracial community
    Remain flexible; able to cope with frequent interruptions and shift priorities to meet required deadlines
    Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
    Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
    Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
    Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
    Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee will constantly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat, kneel, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 10 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 20 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 80 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoors and outdoors conditions and often in confined spaces. The employee occasionally may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. This position regularly works near a video display and will experience frequent interruptions and will need to shift priorities to meet required deadlines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to properly wear any personal protection equipment supplied by the District.

    WORK SCHEDULE
    This position typically works, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 260 days per year. 12 Holidays per year.

    REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
    This position reports to, and is evaluated by Maintenance and Operations Manager

    REPRESENTATION
    IUOE

    LEVEL OF COMPENSATION
    Level N Skilled Maintenance. This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTE – Medical, dental vision; sick and vacation leave; life insurance; retirement.

    CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
    Updated 10.2016

    Disclaimer
    The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

    All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.

    Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

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