Oklahoma City Public Schools

Plumber - Apprentice

Reports To: Plumber - Foreman

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: 332 (salary based on experience)

Work Days: 242

FTE: 100

Plumber - Apprentice

Position Summary

Position is responsible for providing a variety of skilled work related to the maintenance and repair of plumbing system which includes installation, preventative maintenance and service calls to all buildings and facilities within the District.

  • This position has been classified as Safety Sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and/or the Department of Transportation (DOT), and Board Policy G-37-R3 Medical Marijuana & Safety Sensitive Positions Regulation. All candidates selected for hire or transferred into a Safety Sensitive position must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen before being hired or transferred. Employees holding safety-sensitive positions may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.**

Essential Duties

  • Assists Journeyman with repairs and replacing commodes valves, diaphragms, washers, commodes, urinals, sinks, faucets, stems, drain lines, water lines, etc. to include decayed or damaged water and supply lines.
  • Cleans and solders pipes as needed under direction.
  • Performs general sewer work, such as unclog etc.
  • Works with team to install or replace plumbing systems, follow maintenance schedules, log work accomplished, and interact with building based personnel to ascertain problems and locations of needed work.
  • Works in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring all assigned work orders are completed.
  • Operates district owned vehicles to perform assigned worksites.
  • Core work schedule may change due to operational needs
  • Promotes the overall effectiveness of the organization by performing tasks and sharing responsibilities of other members of the Department during peak periods or when there is an overload of duties.
  • Performs work in a safe manner on a daily basis and ensure that all safety measures are taken at all times.
  • Core work schedule may change due to operational needs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • One (1) year trade school course work in plumbing or applied job experience which provides the knowledge to troubleshoot, perform maintenance and service calls.
  • Must have valid driver’s license to operate district owned vehicles with an acceptable driving record as determined to meet district motor vehicle insurance coverage requirements.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal directions as given.
  • Knowledgeable of current city codes and EPA regulations.
  • Ability to learn or perform routine preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
  • Must have experience or general knowledge of Plumbing trade and willingness to learn all phases.
  • General knowledge of practices, tools and terminology of the plumbing trade.
  • Willingness to obtain, or in possession of, state Apprentice license (meeting all of the requirements to do so as dictated by Oklahoma Construction Industries Board).

Physical/Mental Requirements

  • Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
  • Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
  • Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
  • Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 75 pounds
  • Ability to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, work in small spaces, walk and reach overhead and work from a lift.
  • Ability to perform duties in confined spaces and awkward positions when necessary.
  • Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

Work Environment

  • Work involves frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals bio hazardous materials, dirt dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
  • May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications
  • Seniority level

    Internship
  • Employment type

    Part-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs

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