Plumber

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/Plumber

Date Posted:
2/1/2023

Location:
Deer Creek Operations & TransportationsSchool District Plumber

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, maintain the flow and drainage of water, air, and other gases by assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures districtwide.
Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems in district facilities.

Qualifications:

• Journeyman plumber license
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques
• Knowledge of plumbing codes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems Ability to use hand and power tools

Experience:

Five years experience in plumbing field

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
2. Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders.
3. Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, etc.
4. Repair dishwashers and kitchen equipment that incorporate gas or water consumption .
5. Receive and complete work orders.
6. Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
7. Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
8. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
9. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
10. Respond to emergency calls as needed.
11. Detect needed repairs on buildlings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures.
12. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
13. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
14. Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
15. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
16. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
17. Other duties could include working in other areas of the maintenance department to provide support during absences or shortage of staff in other trades or to perform duties associated with construction projects.
18. Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Operations Department.

Equipment Used:
Hand and power tools; pipe bender; propane torch; welding equipment; sewer rooter; heavy equipment, including forklift, trencher, backhoe.
Light truck or van.

Working Conditions:
Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, around gas lines, around fumes and toxic chemicals, outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Frequent districtwide travel.

Application Procedure:
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