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Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber)

Application Deadline

6/30/2025

Position Title

Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber)

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$53,555-$56,817/year

Job Description

Distinguishing Features of the Class Plumber 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 Activities and Plumber Expectations:

+ 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 Characteristics and Key Qualities of Plumber:

+ 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.

Civil Service Title

Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber)

Job Qualifications

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

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

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

Job Category

Operations and Maintenance

Job Location

Multiple

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