DescriptionThe installation repair and maintenance of plumbing and gas equipment pipes and fixtures. Performs journey-level plumber/gas fitter work.
ResponsibilitiesEXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Guiding coordinating and reviewing the work of a plumbing maintenance crew. Receives and analyzes work order requests. Troubleshoots plumbing and gas system malfunctions.
- Records and maintains accurate records of work performed time and materials used. Prepares lists to ensure efficient use of parts and supplies to be requisitioned for assigned jobs.
- Receives and responds to work order requests and emergency situations. Assigns tasks to plumbers and others. Ensures that work is completed in accordance with established standards and schedules.
- Installs repairs and maintains pipes plumbing fixtures and systems. Installs and repairs washbasins faucets fountains water closets water heaters traps and vents. Unclogs drains. Tests pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Joins pipes using couplings clamps screws bolts cement or soldering brazing and welding equipment. Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings. Measures cuts bends and threads pipes using hand and power tools or machines.
- Reads blueprints drawings and specifications. Determines the layout of plumbing water supply waste and drainage systems.
- Lifts and carries plumbing supplies fixtures equipment tools and materials. Operates hand and power tools. Bends stoops and crawls to investigate conditions and access plumbing and gas equipment in crawl spaces and similar areas.
- Drives automobiles and trucks to transport workers supplies and materials to job sites.
- Communicates appropriately and frequently with faculty school administrators supervisor/manager(s) and other employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Training and Experience:
- Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent.
- Possession of a Baltimore County journey plumber/gas fitter or equivalent fulfills experiential requirement.
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a Baltimore County journey plumber/gas fitter license or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid class C Maryland drivers license or an equivalent.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of plumbing and gas fitting. Knowledge of plumbing codes. Knowledge of plumbing and gas fitting tools materials and equipment.
- Skill in plumbing and gas fitting. Skill in troubleshooting plumbing system malfunctions. Skill in reading blueprints and construction drawings.
- Ability to lead a plumbing crew. Ability to read. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to operate commercial vehicles.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- The work of this class entails heavy physical labor including frequent walking standing kneeling reaching bending digging lifting and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight ascending/descending ladders scaffolds stairs and the use of tools and equipment.
- Works in confined spaces in proximity to loud machinery frequently requires accessing and positioning oneself to reach limited access spaces including but not limited to crawl spaces roofs trenches pits manholes attics and tunnels.
Recognizes exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery in adverse weather conditions and travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.
Salary:Pay rates range from $30.37 - $45.83 per hour.
Grade: 11/American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) pay scale.
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals atOffice of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools.
Other Compensation: This position may also be eligible for comp time as per the OPE Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at Hours Available: 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (hours are subject to change)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Retirement: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System.
Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Application Instructions:
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college references from colleagues friends community members not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
- You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Contact Information
Shawn Stahl HR Manager
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Required Experience:
Senior IC