POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Master
Foreman, HVAC Plumbing and Director of Building Services, performs skilled work
in area of expertise including administrative responsibility in the designing,
planning and scheduling of immediate and long range maintenance programs
including maintenance, repair, modification and construction of supply,
disposal and utility plumbing systems such as water, sewage, steam, oil, gas,
air, sprinkler, boiler, well, swimming pool systems and related plumbing
equipment. Responsible for aiding in
facilities, planning and scheduling required work; processes incoming work
requests, prepares work orders including cost estimates of labor and material;
inspects construction and maintenance projects.
The incumbent of this position is
required to have a Master Plumber License from Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission (WSSC) and is considered a responsible representative for Prince
George’s County Public Schools. Work
involves participating, assigning, and inspecting the efforts of crews composed
of Plumber Foreman, Plumbers, Trades Helpers and Apprentices engaged in the
maintenance, repair and installation of water, sewage, heating and cooling
systems in county schools. As the
responsible representative for PGCPS, inspects all completed work that requires
permits prior to the inspection by WSSC representative. Work is reviewed through an appraisal of
results obtained, considered both quantity and quality of production.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Visits all schools and
prepares a complete facilities inventory showing pertinent nomenclature,
physical date and age; identifies existing and potential problems;
Prepares and updates
facilities maintenance manual including instructions on the preventative
maintenance schedules;
Initiates work orders for
maintenance services and establishes priorities for each request resulting from
inspection of facilities; receives and screens all work order requests;
investigates and consults with appropriate personal for resolution of
questionable items from requests; initiates work orders including budget code,
cost estimate of labor and material and priority of scheduled date or work;
Prepares specifications and
drawings/sketches for maintenance projects, obtaining information through field
inspection as required; makes recommendations for capital outlay and
maintenance projects which appear warranted as a result of inspections;
Assists in administering
contracts; inspecting projects; taking part in demonstrations and technical
evaluations;
Maintains familiarity with
state, county and municipal code and permit regulations;
Inspects all completed work
that required a permit prior to its inspection by WSSC;
Ensures mandated requirements
are met;
Participates
in, assigns, and inspects the efforts of crews composed of Plumber Foreman,
Plumbers, Trades Helpers and Apprentices engaged in the maintenance, repair and
installation of water, sewage, heating and cooling systems;
and
Performs related duties as
required.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable knowledge of the standard
practices, equipment and tools used in the plumbing trade;
Knowledge of the hazards and the
necessary safety precautions of plumbing projects;
Ability to understand and follow oral
and written instructions;
Knowledge of technology (computer
and/or mobile device) to enter materials, labor hours, status and details of
the work done in to the online work order management system;
Possession of an appropriate and
valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating
five (5) or fewer current points, of which no more than three (3) shall have
been accumulated as a result of traffic violations while operating a Board of
Education vehicle; and
Deemed as essential personnel; and
may be required to work day, night or weekend hours to meet the operational
needs of the department.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma, GED or
completion of trade school program.
Supervisory experience required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master
Plumber License required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises
Licensed Lead Plumber.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to perform extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. independently, and have the ability to exert force required to twist/turn equipment/tools required to perform assigned tasks. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.