Maintenance Technician Plumber
Works under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor, performs skilled heating, air conditioning and ventilation work and performs other maintenance work as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs preventive maintenance for school facilities and equipment.
- Tests, repairs and installs plumbing and gas systems, grease and steam traps, sinks, water closets, urinals, water systems, pneumatic systems and lines, sprinkler fittings, valves, pumps, laboratory type plumbing and gas fittings, dishwashers and other kitchen equipment, hot water heaters and boilers, coils, piping fittings, flushometers, sanitary and drain systems, roof drains, propane gas systems, backflow preventers, and all other types of plumbing and gas fitting components.
- Repairs and replaces valves, faucets, sinks, bubblers, tanks and fixtures, replaces gaskets and washers.
- Clears clogged drains and toilets, assists with cleaning overflow and backups.
- Keeps abreast of all safety and building codes, asbestos laws, and guidelines related to plumbing and heating trades.
- Reports maintenance and repair needs to supervisors.
- Maintains all hand and power tools, in good operating condition.
- Perform all necessary paperwork as required
- Obtains permits as necessary
- Works in compliance with the town's Environmental Management System.
- Checks completed work for accuracy
- Performs other semi-skilled interior and exterior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work including snow removal activities.
- Must be available for emergency callouts during time off
Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise other Building Maintenance technicians, seasonal or part-time help or individuals performing community service.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill Requirements
Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent plus specialized training as a plumber and a minimum of five (5) years of journeyman level experience.
- Must have and maintain valid Massachusetts journeyman plumbing license.
- Must have ability to work from blue prints or create own plan when needed.
- Must have and maintain valid driver's license.
- Must be able to pass CORI check and fingerprinting.
Occasional evening, holiday, or weekend work required to support facilities, projects, events, and programs
Please send resume and salary requirements to Christopher W. Reed, Director of Facilities at creed@wma.us.
