Plumbing/Maintenance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs and maintains plumbing systems and fixtures in campus buildings.
• Reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems.
• Plans, installs and services plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls.
• This may include installing supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment; assembly and installation of valves and fittings; installation, repair and maintenance of water treatment equipment, piping and controls; installation, repair and maintenance of underground sanitary and water piping systems; installation, repair and maintenance of sinks, tubs and toilets; installation, repair and maintenance of water heaters and conditioners; installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim; and testing pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
• Works in cooperation with other trades and laborers, ensuring that all specifications, legislation and policies are met, and ensuring efficient completion of any project.
• Provides adequate services to ensure that all water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.
• Ensures compliance with all building codes and installation requirements; and maintains relevant recordkeeping.
• Performs scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures.
• In support of other maintenance personnel, performs general building maintenance tasks as assigned including, but not limited to, general painting, carpentry, electrical, and HVAC preventative maintenance programs.
• Attends classes and seminars as directed to update skills.
• In addition, this position may be required to come into work on weekends, holidays and in emergency situations (i.e., subject to “on-call” responsibilities).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to review building plans and specification to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials.
• Ability to apply all relevant building codes and installation requirements to installations, repairs and maintenance of College facilities as necessary.
• General knowledge and skills in carpentry, painting, electrical, and HVAC trades.
• Ability to work effectively and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to choose and use all trade appropriate tools, including drain cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform general building maintenance tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to work assigned, additional and on-call hours as required.

Physical Requirements

• Exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Work requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing, and crouching.
• Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activities with a variety of weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
• Visual acuity is required to operate automotive equipment and perform maintenance tasks.
• Worker is required to hear sufficiently to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Manual dexterity is required to operate equipment in performance of duties.

Education And Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; or, an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Two years of verifiable experience in plumbing performing light and medium maintenance, installation, repair and equipment operations or the equivalent in education, training , and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited trade school in plumbing.
• Florida State Plumbing License.
• Florida State Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.