JOB DESCRIPTION Grossmont Union High School District PLUMBER Purpose Statement: The job of Plumber is done for the purpose/s of maintaining plumbing systems to provide comfort, sanitation and safety within facilities; meeting appropriate craft related accessibility codes for students, staff and the public and meeting other building code/s (i.e. safety and health); providing information and documentation of activities; ensuring adequate materials are available for timely completion of job functions. Incumbents in this classification provide students, staff and the public with well-maintained and safe building infrastructure and facilities which directly supports learning. This job reports to Executive Director, School Construction & Building Services Essential Functions • Coordinates with district personnel and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently. • Estimates time and material costs for the purpose of determining costs for specific jobs. • Installs plumbing systems and fixtures (e.g. sinks, hot water heaters, drinking fountains, pipes, etc.) for the purpose of providing comfort, sanitation and safety within facilities. • Maintains supplies, equipment and tools for the purpose of ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner. • Orders supplies, equipment and tools for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner. • Prepares written materials (e.g. work orders, requisitions, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information. • Renovates plumbing systems for the purpose of meeting appropriate accessibility for students, staff, public and/or building code/s . • Repairs school site plumbing, fixtures, gas fired radiant and space heaters and/or evaporative coolers (e.g. broken gas/water/sewer lines, irrigation systems, kitchen equipment, dishwashers, toilets, faucets, etc.) for the purpose of providing renovation and preventive maintenance of plumbing systems. • Responds to emergency situations (e.g. broken plumbing, drainage problems, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns. • Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks. Other Functions • Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment. SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; operating equipment used in skilled trades; and planning and managing projects. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; methods, materials and equipment used in plumbing installations, alteration and repair. ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. In working with others, Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work environment and/or priorities; adhering to safety practices; meeting deadlines and schedules; working under time constraints; and being attentive to details. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions. Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Education Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements. Required Testing Certificates & Licenses As required for position Valid California Drivers License Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance; TB Clearance FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade Non Exempt 6/15/2006 Unit I 52