POSITION SUMMARY

This is a full-time position, Sunday-Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Responsible for addressing Plumbing/Maintenance issues throughout the facility including preventive maintenance, installation or repair of HVAC / refrigeration systems, plumbing systems within the facility.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Although it is not possible to provide an exhaustive list of all types of duties, responsibilities and performance standards, the following are the essential job functions:

· Use of hand tools, light industrial tools to complete fabrication, maintenance, repair to the structure of the building as well as its mechanical, plumbing, HVAC / refrigeration systems.

· Lubricates and cleans parts as part of an on-going preventive maintenance program.

· Regularly inspects and reports defective equipment.

· Maintain inventory and control over all tools, parts utilized for maintenance.

· Prioritize requests for maintenance assistance.

· Accompanies contract repair service while at the facility.

· Inspecting, installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste water disposal

· Planning and performing tasks related to the layout, assembly, and installation of various pipes and fixtures

· Testing pipes for leaks using air or water pressure gauges

· Ensuring safety standards and building regulations are met at all times during the work process

· Providing cost estimates for plumbing services to Maintenance Foreman

· Available for snow removal and sanding of all areas of facility.

· Ability to be “on call” after hours and weekends. (Rotation)

· Perform related work as directed.

FACTOR 1 -KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

A: KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

· Knowledge of work standards and practices in various building trades such as plumbing, pipe fitting, HVAC & refrigeration systems (Plumbing license preferred).

· Strong knowledge and skills in standard practices, processes, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of the building, and mechanical equipment is required.

· The employee must maintain equipment of the industrial kitchen and have knowledge of all aspects of maintenance field and building trades.

B: QUALIFICATIONS

· This position requires a Plumbers License and or Journeyman experience, high school diploma or technical or vocational schooling.

· Work experience in Facilities Maintenance or building trades may be substituted.

· The employee must have skill in the use of various construction tools and equipment, routine and emergency plumbing repairs, and the ability to assist in performing preventative maintenance of various commercial machinery and equipment.

· The employee needs to be able to maintain accurate records, have clear written and oral communication skills, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.

C: LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

· Plumbers License and or Journeymen experience (Preferred).

· Possession of an appropriate category of driver's license is preferred at time of appointment.

FACTOR 2 - SUPERVISORY CONTROL

· Reports to Facilities Manager

FACTOR 3 - GUIDELINES

· Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility policies and practices, the Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement and Federal, State and local laws especially fire codes, building codes, OSHA, EPA Regulations.

FACTOR 4 -PERSONAL CONTACTS

· Contacts include other department heads, the Warden, line staff, detainees, outside vendors and licensed professionals.

FACTOR 5 - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Knowledge of Plumbing, HVAC / refrigeration, mechanical repair, industrial tools.

· Able to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel other facilities related software.

· Maintain a safe work environment.

· Maintain security over all tools, parts, etc. in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility.

· Reading blueprints, drawings, and specifications to understand the layout of plumbing systems and materials required

FACTOR 6 - PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to:

· React to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively.

· Stand and sit for long periods of time.

· Bend, reach, kneel, and crouch.

· Climb up and down stairs and ladders with speed and agility.

· See clearly and recall visual details.

· Hear and understand speech and radio transmissions.

· Lift up to 50 pounds.

· Perform multiple physical tasks simultaneously.

· Drive vehicles including automobile and van.

· Speak clearly.

FACTOR 7 - WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Though the location where this position works is located in the secured area of the facility and requires minimal contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States, some contact is possible.

· This factor leaves this position open to daily stress and exposure to potentially dangerous situations, such as physical attack.

· For this reason proper handling of tools and keys must be in continuous practice.

· Position may be stressful to some individuals

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

· General reading, writing, and math skills equivalent to those normally obtained through a high school education.

I HAVE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.58 - $36.33 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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