The posting
Job Description
The installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and gas equipment, pipes, and fixtures. Performs journey-level plumber/gas fitter work.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Guiding, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a plumbing maintenance crew. Receives and analyzes work order requests. Troubleshoots plumbing and gas system malfunctions.
- Records and maintains accurate records of work performed, time and materials used. Prepares lists to ensure efficient use of parts and supplies to be requisitioned for assigned jobs.
- Receives and responds to work order requests and emergency situations. Assigns tasks to plumbers and others. Ensures that work is completed in accordance with established standards and schedules.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, plumbing fixtures and systems. Installs and repairs washbasins, faucets, fountains, water closets, water heaters, traps, and vents. Unclogs drains. Tests pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Joins pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment. Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings. Measures, cuts, bends, and threads pipes using hand and power tools or machines.
- Reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications. Determines the layout of plumbing, water supply, waste, and drainage systems.
- Lifts and carries plumbing supplies, fixtures, equipment, tools, and materials. Operates hand and power tools. Bends, stoops, and crawls to investigate conditions and access plumbing and gas equipment in crawl spaces and similar areas.
- Drives automobiles and trucks to transport workers, supplies, and materials to job sites.
- Communicates appropriately and frequently with faculty, school administrators, supervisor/manager(s) and other employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent.
- Possession of a Baltimore County journey plumber/gas fitter or equivalent fulfills experiential requirement.
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a Baltimore County journey plumber/gas fitter license or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of plumbing and gas fitting. Knowledge of plumbing codes. Knowledge of plumbing and gas fitting tools, materials, and equipment.
- Skill in plumbing and gas fitting. Skill in troubleshooting plumbing system malfunctions. Skill in reading blueprints and construction drawings.
- Ability to lead a plumbing crew. Ability to read. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to operate commercial vehicles.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- The work of this class entails heavy physical labor including frequent walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, bending, digging, lifting, and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight, ascending/descending ladders, scaffolds, stairs and the use of tools and equipment.
- Works in confined spaces in proximity to loud machinery, frequently requires accessing and positioning oneself to reach limited access spaces including but not limited to crawl spaces, roofs, trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels.
- Recognizes exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery in adverse weather conditions and travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System
GRADE:
Grade 11 - AFSCME Pay Scale
SALARY:
$30.37 - $45.83 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for All Employees Represented by AFSCME) (Hourly Base Pay Scale for All Employees Represented by AFSCME, Effective July 1, 2024) Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll.
Shift: First Shift
OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency.
In addition to working the assigned work schedule, persons appointed to this class work scheduled overtime and must be available for emergency overtime when the need arises by responding to overtime calls before and after standard scheduled hours of work.
Persons appointed to this class may be requested to work an alternative schedule or shift temporarily as designated by supervisor.
Persons appointed to this class are designated as essential personnel and as such may be required to work during emergency events.
License to drive in the State of Maryland and the ability to drive a pickup truck or van is required.
License(s) if/when required for this position are subject to verification and must be maintained in good and active standing during the duration of employment without lapse. Lapse or void in valid/active licensure may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Some positions in this class must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
- You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information
Laurie Phillips Friend, HR Analyst Office of Staffing & Licensure 443-809-9517 [email protected]
