Position: Licensed Plumber Planner

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Shop Coordinator - Maintenance, the Licensed Plumber Planner performs skilled work in area of expertise including administrative responsibility in the designing, planning and scheduling of immediate and long range maintenance programs, including maintenance, repair, modification and construction of supply, disposal and utility plumbing systems such as water, sewage, steam, oil, gas, air, sprinkler, boiler, well, swimming pool systems and related plumbing equipment.  Responsible for aiding in facilities, planning and scheduling required work; processes incoming work requests, prepares work orders including cost estimates of labor and material; inspects construction and maintenance projects.

The incumbent of this position is required to have a Master Plumber License from Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) and is considered a responsible representative for Prince George’s County Public Schools.  Work involves participating, assigning, and inspecting the efforts of crews composed of Plumber Foreman, Plumbers, Trades Helpers and Apprentices engaged in the maintenance, repair and installation of water, sewage, heating and cooling systems in county schools.  As the responsible representative for PGCPS, inspects all completed work that requires permits prior to the inspection by WSSC representative.  Work is reviewed through an appraisal of results obtained, considered both quantity and quality of production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visits all schools and prepares a complete facilities inventory showing pertinent nomenclature, physical date and age; identifies existing and potential problems;
• Prepares and updates facilities maintenance manual including instructions on the preventative maintenance schedules;
• Initiates work orders for maintenance services and establishes priorities for each request resulting from inspection of facilities; receives and screens all work order requests; investigates and consults with appropriate personal for resolution of questionable items from requests; initiates work orders including budget code, cost estimate of labor and material and priority of scheduled date or work;
• Prepares specifications and drawings/sketches for maintenance projects, obtaining information through field inspection as required; makes recommendations for capital outlay and maintenance projects which appear warranted as a result of inspections;
• Assists in administering contracts; inspecting projects; taking part in demonstrations and technical evaluations;
• Maintains familiarity with state, county and municipal code and permit regulations;
• Inspects all completed work that required a permit prior to its inspection by WSSC;
• Ensures mandated requirements are met;
• Participates in, assigns, and inspects the efforts of crews composed of Plumber Foreman, Plumbers, Trades Helpers and Apprentices engaged in the maintenance, repair and installation of water, sewage, heating and cooling systems; and
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and tools used in the plumbing trade;
• Knowledge of the hazards and the necessary safety precautions of plumbing projects;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Knowledge of technology (computer and/or mobile device) to enter materials, labor hours, status and details of the work done in to the online work order management system;
• Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points, of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations while operating a Board of Education vehicle; and
• Deemed as essential personnel; and may be required to work day, night or weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the department.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

High school diploma, GED or completion of trade school program.  Supervisory experience required.

Certification:

Master Plumber License required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises assigned personnel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.