Maintenance - Plumber

Downingtown Area School District
Downingtown, PA

Position: **Maintenance - Plumber (Job ID 5269)

Location: Administration Building Pay Rate: $31.34 per hour Schedule: 40 hours per week, year-round Benefit Eligible: Yes Effective Date: **As soon as possible

Job Summary: To perform installation, maintenance, alterations and repair of plumbing systems and related equipment.

Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Trade school diploma, certificate, or equivalent, plus two years' experience in a position-related field.
  • Maintain certifications and licenses necessary for the completion of job-related skill.
  • Must hold Master Plumber's License.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, schematics, and operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Sufficient knowledge of the principles and theories of heating, air conditioning, plumbing and control voltage electricity.
  • Ability to install, modify, trouble-shoot, repair and perform maintenance on a wide variety of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems and equipment.
  • Ability to use hand tools (e.g. hammer, shovel, and screwdriver), power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer), snow plows, and any trade specific tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties.
  • Sufficient mathematic skills, sight and dexterity to properly perform job and related maintenance tasks.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, proper methods for using position-assigned tools and equipment, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials.
  • Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
  • Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard to reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
  • Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record. Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information)
  • Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
  • Click here for more information about required clearances
  • Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

TRADE SPECIFIC

  • Perform plumbing tasks to include:
  • a) Installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing systems, water, gas, sewage and related equipment.
  • b) Preventative maintenance on all types of plumbing equipment using accepted and established methods and procedures.
  • c) Maintain all plumbing distribution systems to comply with Board of Health regulations.
  • Perform boiler operator tasks to include:
  • a) Checking operation, maintaining and repairing low pressure oil and gas fired boilers, and all auxiliary equipment such as feed pumps, air compressors, safety valves, water pumps, valves, etc. in boiler rooms of all buildings.
  • b) Preventative maintenance and repairs on boilers, auxiliary equipment (steam, oil and gas equipment) and piping using accepted and established methods and procedures.
  • Respond to work orders to repair and maintain building mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing.
  • Familiarity with building mechanical systems.
  • Perform inspections of service and contract jobs to evaluatecontractor compliance with contract documents and trade standards.
  • Coach and lead other district staff in the execution of boiler plant and plumbing tasks.
  • Ensure safety equipment is provided and used, and that safety procedures are followed.

DASD Benefits Information:

Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need

  • Medical Coverage through IBX - PPO plans only
  • No Primary Care Physician necessary
  • No referrals required
  • IBC has extensive local and national networks
  • Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark
  • Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO
  • Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers
  • Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA)

Paid Time Off

  • Sick days - 12 annually
  • 3 personal days annually for full-time employees; 2 annually for part-time
  • 10 vacation days annually for new hires; 15 days after 5 years of employment; 20 days after 15 years
  • Vacation payout for unused days - up to 10 days annually
  • 19 paid holidays per year for full-time employees

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  • Retiree Benefits
  • Personal Days Payout
  • Sick Days Payout
  • Salary Increases
  • Based on position and current rate

*Questions about this position? Please email [email protected]! *

EOE

Posted 2025-11-21

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