The West Chester Area School District has the following position available in our Facilities & Operations Department:

1.0 - Plumber #1

SUMMARY:

The Plumbing Mechanic 1 shall be responsible for overseeing, providing technical training, and reviewing plumbing work as assigned, including contractor coordination, tracking work orders and performing plumbing installation and repairs.  The Plumbing Mechanic 1 shall assist with, develop, and oversee the preventative maintenance program for plumbing systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Complete plumbing work requests, prioritize projects, develop and maintain work schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, delegate and monitor projects for all Plumbing Systems and devices.
• Respond to daily emergencies as they arise and work on resolving them.
• Assist the Supervisor of HVAC and Plumbing Systems in developing and maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for all plumbing equipment within the District, including scheduling of inspections both internally and externally and periodic replacement of this equipment.
• Install, maintain, repair, and/ or troubleshoot all equipment associated with plumbing to include but not limited to: overhead and underground piping, bathroom fixtures and facilities, manual, electronic and automatic valves, copper, black, galvanized and plastic piping, drinking fountains, potable and heating water equipment, hot water heaters, ice machines, pumps, etc.
• Assist in overseeing the status of any project assigned by the Supervisor of HVAC/Plumbing.
• Support Supervisor of HVAC and Plumbing to develop and budget a General Fund Project List for each year.
• Work on daily maintenance work orders or jobs as assigned.
• Manage a stock of supplies for various system components.
• Procure additional stock and supplies, when necessary, through the District’s purchasing process.
• Serve as subject matter expert and interface with project coordinators on capital reserve, general fund and bond project design and review.
• Perform project site visits and inspections as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary
• Valid PA driver’s license
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, plans, and specifications
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, caregivers and families, students, support staff and outside professional contacts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years’ experience in commercial Plumbing trade
• Trade school or apprenticeship program completion
• Valid plumbing license/certification
• OSHA 10/30 certification

Qualified candidate will be required to do the following:

• Work with height utilizing ladders, cranes, buckets, etc.
• Reach above and below the waist
• Walk and use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Use both hands for repetitive motion
• Bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb and crawl
• Lift/carry supplies weighing 70 lbs. or more
• Work in an external environment subject to temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees
• Stand or walk eighty percent (80%) of workday
• Work alone and with little supervision.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Supervisor of HVAC and Plumbing.
• Works cooperatively with administrators, supervisors, staff and others to perform job responsibilities as outlined

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 12 month (260-262 days)
• Salary & Benefits are as described in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.(Group 1 - $38.85 per hour)

DISCLAIMERS AND AFFIRMATION:

The West Chester Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, or status as a veteran in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The West Chester Area School District will maintain a working environment free of all forms of harassment and will fully comply with the spirit and intent of all related laws and regulations. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), the Veterans Preference Act of 1944, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.