Inspector, Backflow

Summary:
Perform routine skilled work involving the maintenance repair testing and installation
of various types of backflow prevention assemblies including Reduced Pressure Zone assembly (RPZ) double
check valves and vacuum breakers.



DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to
support the Districts vision mission goals and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility respect and professionalism;
and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Maintain repair test and install all types of backflow prevention assemblies including RPZ assembly
double check valves and vacuum breakers for all sites to maintain compliance with county and state
regulations.

Maintain operational records data prepare routing and special reports to maintain monitor and enforce
observance of safety regulations within all areas of operational control.

Test fire hydrants for proper operation. Repair and record all pertinent data including hydrant pressure and
water volume.

Analyze and resolve issues pertaining to backflow assemblies and help determine the responsible course
of corrective action.

Instruct monitor and consult with superiors and subordinates on complex work tasks and insure
compliance with plans codes standards regulations and operating instructions.

Requisition necessary tools supplies materials and equipment and insure that proper amounts of same
are on hand for job completion.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and/or projects may be assigned.

Report to the Manager of Sites and Utilities and the appropriate Maintenance Repair Supervisor.

Perform in the areas of installing maintaining altering and repairing plumbing trade related components in
district facilities. Operate all hand tools and power tools to perform functions for specific trades.

Generate reports send and receive correspondence over the internet. Prepare all required statutory
reports and necessary backflow/fire hydrant related documents.

Respond to all backflow or fire hydrant related emergency call-outs after hours.

Attend training required by HCPS to keep abreast of current technology relevant to these trades.

Perform any other duties as assigned.

Other information:
Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance; follows instructions responds to
management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to doing the best job possible; keeps
commitments; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; displays commitment to excellence; looks for ways to
improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure
quality.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others
views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team
above own interests.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase
productivity; works quickly; achieves established goals.

Safety & Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond
guidelines; uses equipment and materials properly; reports potentially unsafe conditions.


NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not
discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin marital status sexual orientation gender
preference political beliefs social and family backgrounds disability or age.

The District accords preference in selection retention and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses
of veterans who are Florida residents.




Experience: Minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience in testing and repairing
backflow prevention and fire hydrant assemblies.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Possesses Backflow Inspector certification as required by Florida
Statute. Must possess a Class E Drivers License or greater.

Language Skills:
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instruction and
procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of
individuals.

Mathematical Skills:
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area
circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule
form.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires the following physical activities: standing walking sitting stooping kneeling crouching
handling bending.

This position requires the following lifting demands: Up to 35 pounds.

This position requires the following reaching activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

This position involves the following environmental conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate; proximity to moving
mechanical parts.

For more Information please contact Melanii Lopez at