| Description | Job Title: Master Plumber
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Foreman
Pay Grade:10
Dept. /School: Facilities
Days: 247
Primary Purpose:
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 safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems in district facilities.
Qualifications:
Education/ Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Texas journeyman’s plumber license
- Valid Texas 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 the plumbing field
Major Responsibilities and 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
- Install and repair pipes, fittings, valve, fixtures and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners etc.
- Receive and complete work order
- Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates
- Maintain accurate records on material and labor used
- Maintain inventory of district-owned 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
- Respond to emergency calls as needed
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Safety:
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
- Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing etc.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:
- The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, move throughout the room and/ or facility, and communicate verbally and electronically.
- Use hands and fingers to handle tools. Able to reach with arms and hands, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl, climb, balance and drive.
- Must be able to lift or exert force of up to 100 pounds
- Specific vision abilities are required for this position
- Must be able to handle environmental characteristics of this job which are but not limited to: Noise levels ranging from moderate to high
- Handle moving mechanical parts and equipment
- Airborne fumes and/or particles
- Handle outdoor weather conditions
Equipment Used:
- Sewer machine, pro press, gas tite, threading machine, cutting torch, turbo torch, gas testing equipment and various hand tools
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
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