BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of the Director of Facilities the Plumber is responsible for installing repairing and maintaining pipes fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in school and department buildings. Maintains 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 DUTIES: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. Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders. Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures. Install and repair pipes fittings valves fixtures and plumbing system equipment including sinks commodes water heaters water softeners etc.; install supports and hangers for pipes fixtures and equipment. Read blueprints drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems water supply networks and waste and drainage systems. Plan install and service plumbing systems fixtures piping equipment and controls; test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks. Repair dishwashers and kitchen equipment that incorporate gas or water consumption. Receive and complete work orders. Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used. Maintain inventory of districtowned tools equipment and materials. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects. Detect needed repairs on buildings grounds and equipment following established inspection procedures. OTHER REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:Respond to emergency calls as role may support in a maintenance capacity at the direction of the Director of Facilities Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Maintain all building codes installation requirements and relevant legislation. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting climbing etc. Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor districtwide apply:
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