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Downingtown Area School District Maintenance- Plumber in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
*Position: *Maintenance - Plumber (Job ID 5269) *Location: *Administration Building *Pay Rate: *Starting at $30.37 *Schedule: *40 hours per week, year-round *Benefit Eligible: *Yes *Effective Date: *2/10/2025
Job Summary: To perform installation, maintenance, alterations and repair of plumbing systems and related equipment.
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Trade school diploma, certificate, or equivalent, plus two years' experience in a position-related field.
- Maintain certifications and licenses necessary for the completion of job-related skill.
- Ability to install, modify, trouble-shoot, repair and perform maintenance on a wide variety of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, schematics, and operation and maintenance manuals.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, proper methods for using position-assigned tools and equipment, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials.
- Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
- Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard to reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
- Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record.
- Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
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- Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on this specific opportunity)
- Repairs or replaces damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, water heaters, electronic flush valves, faucets, drinking fountains, traps, valves, adjustment of pumps, regulators and associated piping.
- Assists with documenting the cost of repairs by keeping records of time and materials to be charged to each job using the work order system.
- Maintains competency and currency with developments in the trade through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training courses.
- Coaches and leads other District staff in the execution of boiler plant and plumbing tasks. Ensures safety equipment is provided and used, and that safety procedures are followed.
- Contributes to the overall success of the Facilities Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Summary of Benefits:
- Medical, including Telemedicine
- Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Workers' Compensation
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Personal Days
- Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- State Pension System (PSERS)
- Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement
- ...and much more!
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