Plumber FT

Waterford Public Schools is seeking a full-time, licensed plumber.  This position works collaboratively with staff and supports the needs of the District in an efficient manner. This position is supervised by the Director of Buildings and Grounds,

Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL.  Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”
 
The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students.   According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state.  The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned).
1. Performs all required maintenance repair, or replacement of all water and drainage systems including
HVAC and refrigeration.
2. Examines facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance.
3. Accurately orders and accounts for material and labor relative to assignments.
4. Maintains all safety and code requirements of the State, local and Board of Education guidelines.
5. Performs general maintenance work inside and outside the physical plant such as ceiling, roof,
electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, glazing, insulation, tile and pump and fan repairs.
6. Performs district wide grounds maintenance work such as plowing, salting, field marking and
maintenance of underground sprinkling systems.
7. Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase, and maintains the inventory of district-owned
hand tools, equipment, hardware, materials and supplies.
8. May be required to be on 24 hour call.
9. Regular attendance is an essential duty of this job.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 
Valid driver's license with good driving record.   
Master Plumber or Journeyman card.   
Certified in back flow prevention.   
Ability to obtain pool operator certification. 
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: 
Ability to pass a district  written and physical test.   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a toolbox.  Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 pounds such as piping and pool valves. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables scaffolds, and air compressors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors.  The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may be required to work on ladders, scaffolding, bucket lifter equipment or in building maintenance tunnels. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non household dust.   The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.   Frequently the employee will work alone and occasionally will work irregular or extended hours.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area. 
 

Excellent benefits and hourly wage in accordance with bargaining unit agreement $34.93-$38.52. Credit on the wage scale maybe given based on work experience and job knowledge. https://cdnsm5-ss16.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_314195/File/District/HR/Contracts/Cust Maint/Waterford BOE Cust_MaintContract 2025_28_Final.pdf

Position description:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Pq6BVEkAqRqGWce8D3HAMKeTC1J7xLHG

Salary : $35 - $39