Lead Plumber (Level 2)

JD 709

Lead Plumber
Job Description

Purpose: The Lead Plumber coordinates and directs the operation and

maintenance of plumbing and special systems to ensure full

and productive use of district facilities. To accomplish these

tasks, the Lead Plumber must work closely with the staff and

administration of Derby Public Schools.

Responsible to: Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: Licensed Trade Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 2

Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt

Date: July 2019

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Experience in maintenance and repair of plumbing, and special systems.

3. Hold a valid Journeyman Plumber’s license.

4. Valid Kansas driver’s license.

Essential Functions:

1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

a. Coordinate and direct the operation and maintenance of plumbing

and special systems and other maintenance tasks as required.

b. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.

c. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and

community.

d. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

e. Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as required.

f. Ability to read and interpret building blueprints.

g. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

2. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

a. Requires prolonged sitting or standing.

b. Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or

push heavy objects or materials.

c. Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and

reaching.

d. Requires climbing and balancing.

e. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.

f. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.

g. Must be able to work in and around dust, fumes and odors.

h. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

i. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the operation and maintenance of plumbing and special systems.

2. Maintain suitable supplies, tools and equipment.

3. Ensure that adequate safety precautions are followed at all times.

4. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

5. Remove snow around schools, walkways and entrances.

6. Adhere to all district health and safety policies.

7. Other duties as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, which are

consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.