JOB DESCRIPTION: Plumber I/II, Full-time, 12-month, 2ND shift, Grade M-09/M-10 position with the Maintenance Office. Note regarding work schedule/shift assignment: The work schedule and shift are subject to change, depending upon the needs of APS. Applicant hired for a position in this class is hired for the position, not the work schedule or shift assignment. Once hired, an employee may be reassigned to another schedule or shift at the discretion of APS. RESPONSIBILITIES: (May not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perform all essential functions delineated) Confers with Supervisor to learn nature of work assignments, and advise or consult on individual/crew assignments, work-orders, equipment to be used, and materials to be obtained or purchased; May be authorized to order or purchase materials; Studies building plans and work instructions to determine tools, equipment and materials needed, and to ensure holes cut will not affect structural integrity; Confers with building administrator and/or Supervisor to determine whether part or all building must be closed down during work; Measures and cuts holes in floors and walls to fit pipes, using hand, power, and measuring tools; Cuts and threads metal, plastic or ceramic pipes, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and threading machines; bends pipes to required angle using pipe bending machine and/or hand tools; Assembles and installs, interior and exterior (below-ground) pipes, pipe fittings and valves, caulks pipes, and tests for leakages. May dig trenches to remove, repair, or replace pipes; Repairs and or replaces plumbing and heating fixtures such as faucets, sinks, commodes, water heaters, and kitchen fixtures such as sinks, and dishwashers; Replaces cooling and dual temperature pumps; repairs and replaces fan coils, radiators and hot water heaters); repairs swimming pool and irrigation piping systems; installs, tests and repairs cross-connection and back-flow control devices; Clears clogged drains or commodes using hand and power tools and chemicals; Conducts preventative maintenance inspections and repairs of all assigned systems; Loads and unloads supplies and equipment into a county automotive vehicle, drives to and from work sites; Measures all safety precautions, regulations and equipment are used appropriately, and that work complies with national, state, and local building codes; Participates in work-site set-up and clean up to ensure safe environment; Performs routine maintenance and repair on tools, equipment and vehicles; Maintains work records and prepares reports on problem or emergency situations; At II level , leads and inspects work performed by crew, summer student and/or community service workers. Provides guidance and training as necessary; Performs related work as required, or assigned. EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Plumber I- Good knowledge of procedures, practices, tools, and safety precautions of the trade, and ability to use a broad range of plumbing, pipe fitting, water, sewage and heating construction and repair measuring, power and hand tools and equipment. Good knowledge of the common procedures, materials, hazards and safety precautions associated with plumbing, heating, sewage, and drainage systems maintenance and construction activities, and ability to respond appropriately in hazardous situations. Good knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the plumbing trade. Plumber II- Thorough knowledge of procedures, practices, tools, and safety precautions of the trade, and ability to use a broad range of plumbing, pipe fitting, water, sewage and heating construction and repair measuring, power and hand tools and equipment. Through knowledge of the common procedures, materials, hazards and safety precautions associated with plumbing, heating, sewage, and drainage systems maintenance and construction activities, and ability to respond appropriately in hazardous situations. Thorough knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the plumbing trade. Ability to lead, train, instruct trainees, level I plumbers in performing assigned tasks. Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, schematics, and manufacturers manuals. Ability to plan and layout work projects, and to estimate time and materials needed. Both Levels- Ability to operate a variety of vans and trucks. Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions, and to read and interpret plans, diagrams, drawings, prints, schematics, etc. Ability to use arithmetic computations to measure, calculate quantities and costs, etc, and ability to maintain records. Ability to develop and maintain good leadership and interpersonal relationships. Skill in the use of tools, equipment, and materials pertinent to the trade. QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Plumber I: High School graduation (or GED), including or supplemented by courses in industrial arts and/or shop mechanics, and a combination of training equivalent to an apprenticeship in the trade and some responsible work in the plumbing and pipefitting trades at the trainee or helper level. Plumber II: High School graduation (or GED), including or supplemented by courses in industrial arts and/or shop mechanics, and a combination of training equivalent to an apprenticeship in the trade and considerable progressively more responsible work in the plumbing and pipefitting trades, some of which shall have been at the level of Plumber I. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION- both levels: Possession of an appropriate, valid vehicle operator's license; in particular, of the appropriate commercial driver's license (CDL). Level II - Journey worker plumber license. NOTE: All APS employees authorized to drive APS vehicles are subject to either the Omnibus Transportation Act drug or alcohol testing procedures (if required to possess a CDL) or the Arlington Public Schools Alcohol and Drug testing procedures (if CDL is not required). CONTACT INFORMATION: 1. Log in to your application and select the appropriate application (Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the Employee Transfer Application). If you are a new online application user, please regiser with the online system, then proceed to Step 2. 2. Login to your application, select the appropriate application, click the Start Application button at the bottom of the page. 3. Click the Continue/Save button at the bottom of the each web page until you reach the Employment Openings page of the application. 4. On the Employment Openings page, click the Add Job button. 5. Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop down list. 6. Click the Add Another button to add a different position to your application or if you have finished click the Continue button and proceed to Step 7. 7. Once you have finished selecting the job(s) click the Continue button at the bottom of each web page and submit the application. (You will need to complete the Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement every time you re-submit your application). 8. Click the Submit button on the left. 9. Click the Submit Application button to finish applying for an APS position(s). 10. Please do not contact the schools regarding job openings. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.” APPLY TO: Please follow directions above. SALARY: Based off FY25 Pay Plan. DAYS:
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