Work Calendar: 242 Days

FTE: 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Area Supervisor

Starting Wage: $66,161 - $73,817 annually

Salary Schedule/Lane: 68/G

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 11/18/2024

Priority Screen Date: 10/30/2024

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Positions Available: 1

Position Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY

The Journey Plumber maintains all plumbing systems in district facilities, including culinary and sanitary water systems.  This position also works closely with the HVAC and electrical departments to maintain pumps, heating and cooling systems, and boilers.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.  Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Valid Utah State (DOPL) Journey Plumber License
3. One (1) year of job-related experience
4. Experience, proficiency, and ability to use hand tools and power tools
5. Speak, read, write, present professionally, analyze, understand, and interpret written and verbal communications in English
6. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and experience using data-based software
7. Utah driver’s license and evidence of insurability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have.  Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

1. Three (3) years of job-related experience
2. Current backflow certification and ability to maintain certification every three years
3. Knowledge and experience with boiler maintenance
4. Previous experience working for a school district or other public entity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Diagnose problems or failures in plumbing and irrigation systems to identify activities necessary to repair and maintain the systems
2. Install plumbing systems and fixtures (e.g., hot water heaters, drinking fountains, roof drains, sprinkler systems, pumps, etc.) to provide comfort, sanitation, and safety within facilities
3. Renovate plumbing systems to comply with building codes and meet accessibility and functionality requirements.
4. Research, inspect, design, install, test, and maintain equipment for plumbing systems to ensure system equipment is working properly and equipment is serviced and updated as needed
5. Analyze drawings to identify locations of new and existing plumbing systems and develop plans for the installation of additional systems.
6. Perform tests on backflow systems and fire alarm systems to ensure the systems are functioning properly
7. Stock equipment and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels
8. Transport various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) to job sites
9. Coordinate with administration and other trades to complete projects and work orders efficiently
10. Ensure that all work performed is in compliance with applicable codes, safety practices, and standards
11. Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns
12. Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders
13. Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned to convey or gather information required to perform job functions
14. Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information and meeting deadlines
15. Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work unites to effectively perform job duties.
16. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
17. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
18. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
19. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity.  Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 5% crawling tunnels, 40% walking, and 50% standing.  The job is performed under temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services – Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340 You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.