Class Code: 7442
Position Title: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III MASTER PLUMBER
Responsible To: Maintenance Supervisor
Basic Function: Perform skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more craft or trade; lead other Maintenance Technicians as necessary; work independently in advanced trades such as computer repair, electronic repair, energy system repair and telecommunication repair.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Perform skilled maintenance, repair and construction of District buildings and equipment in one or more craft or trade; lead other Maintenance Technicians as necessary; work independently in advanced trade.
- Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
- Perform various refrigeration, plumbing and heating-related duties; cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe; assist in the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing; diagnose and repair furnaces and hot water heaters.
- Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies needed by the District.
- Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.
- Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations and requirements.
- Maintain various records related to labor, materials, and work orders.
- Purchase tools, equipment and materials; operate light trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
- Perform related duties assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled and general maintenance and repair involving plumbing.
- Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
- Technical aspects of field and specialty.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
- Federal, State and local building codes and regulations.
Ability to:
- Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment.
- Prioritize, schedule, assign and review work.
- Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel in the performance of a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
- Interpret, explain and apply codes, rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
- Effectively and safety operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.
- Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and work order to others.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Estimate labor and materials costs.
- Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Maintain routine records.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
- Operate a District vehicle and perform heavy physical labor.
- Lift heavy objects.
- Obtain plumbing permits from state agencies for work projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law. Licenses or credentials issued by a government entity that require specialized skill or training may also substitute for this requirement and
- Master Plumber License
Licenses and Other Requirements:
- Valid Kentucky driver’s license
Terms of Employment:
Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for classified personnel.
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