Maintenance - Plumber

About the role

To perform installation, maintenance, alterations and repair of plumbing systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works independently and with others to accomplish assignments and work orders.
• Performs general maintenance tasks and provides customer service in regard to school operations.
• Performs skilled technical work in installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of domestic water systems, storm sewers, and gas piping following recognized procedures and techniques of the plumbing trade.
• Performs general snow removal, and salting (de-icing).
• Uses proper safety procedures and complies with all safety regulations, especially relating to use of tools, equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, hazardous work conditions, and weather conditions.
• Communicates with staff, parents, children, and public regarding general maintenance repairs.
• Repairs and/or reports any building and/or grounds safety and security issues to a supervisor.
• Ability to drive various modes of transportation (e.g. automobile, truck) to travel throughout the District, and to operate equipment (e.g., tractor, lift) to perform general maintenance.
• Cleans and maintains vehicle/equipment for monthly inspection.
• Performs the work described herein without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or others.
• Constantly required to demonstrate good judgment and safety precautions.
• Works such additional hours and days as may be assigned to complete functions on a timely basis or required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A trade school diploma, certificate, or equivalent, plus two years' experience in a position-related field.
• Maintain certifications and licenses necessary for the completion of job-related skill.
• Must hold Master Plumber's License.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, schematics, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Sufficient knowledge of the principles and theories of heating, air conditioning, plumbing and control voltage electricity.
• Ability to install, modify, trouble-shoot, repair and perform maintenance on a wide variety of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems and equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools (e.g. hammer, shovel, and screwdriver), power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer), snow plows, and any trade specific tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties.
• Sufficient mathematic skills, sight and dexterity to properly perform job and related maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, proper methods for using position-assigned tools and equipment, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials.
• Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard to reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record.
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information).
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A trade school diploma, certificate, or equivalent, plus two years' experience in a position-related field.
• Maintain certifications and licenses necessary for the completion of job-related skill.
• Must hold Master Plumber's License.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, schematics, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Sufficient knowledge of the principles and theories of heating, air conditioning, plumbing and control voltage electricity.
• Ability to install, modify, trouble-shoot, repair and perform maintenance on a wide variety of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems and equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools (e.g. hammer, shovel, and screwdriver), power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer), snow plows, and any trade specific tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties.
• Sufficient mathematic skills, sight and dexterity to properly perform job and related maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, proper methods for using position-assigned tools and equipment, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials.
• Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard to reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record.
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information).
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, schematics, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Sufficient knowledge of the principles and theories of heating, air conditioning, plumbing and control voltage electricity.
• Ability to install, modify, trouble-shoot, repair and perform maintenance on a wide variety of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems and equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools (e.g. hammer, shovel, and screwdriver), power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer), snow plows, and any trade specific tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties.
• Sufficient mathematic skills, sight and dexterity to properly perform job and related maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, proper methods for using position-assigned tools and equipment, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials.
• Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard to reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record.
• Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information).
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.

Benefits

• Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need.
• Medical Coverage through IBX - PPO plans only.
• No Primary Care Physician necessary.
• No referrals required.
• IBC has extensive local and national networks.
• Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark.
• Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO.
• All employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.
• Eligible Dependents - A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District's health benefit plans.
• New Hires or Newly Eligible - You have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections.
• If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account.
• DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Support For The Whole You Fitness Program.
• Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days.
• www.ibx.com/reimbursements.
• Nutritional Counseling.
• Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues.
• In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverage, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!
• Telemedicine.
• The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you.
• The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road.
• These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.
• Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS).
• As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members.
• You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.
• Student Loan Forgiveness.
• All DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Find out more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
• EEO.

Pay

$32.00 per hour.

Schedule

40 hours per week, year-round.