Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber)
Schenectady City School District
Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber)
Application Deadline
6/30/2025
Position Title
Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber)
Required Application Type
School Related Personnel
Salary/Pay Scale
$53,555-$56,817/year
Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class Plumber Role:
This is skilled work involving responsibility for efficient performance of a variety of plumbing, maintenance and steam fitting tasks requiring a thorough knowledge of the trade. General supervision is received from a higher level supervisor regarding tasks to be performed with considerable leeway allowed for planning the details of each assignment. Direct supervision may be exercised over a variety of skilled and non-skilled employees. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities and Plumber Expectations:
+ Installs and repairs water service piping which includes wiping and testing joints;
+ Installs and repairs fixtures such as lavatory facilities, drinking fountains and sprinkler systems;
+ Maintains and repairs plumbing in municipal owned buildings;
+ Inspects installation plumbing work within the jurisdiction;
+ May repair and maintain water pumping stations and reservoirs;
+ Cuts, bends, threads and assembles pipes;
+ Installs and repairs pipes and valve traps in heating systems;
+ Maintains tools to keep them in good working order;
+ Clears stoppages in waste, sub soil and other drains;
+ Repairs and installs steam equipment;
+ May perform groundskeeper activities;
+ May perform other skilled maintenance activities;
+ May supervise the work of subordinates on a work project;
+ May operate a truck or other automotive equipment;
+ Performs a variety of related work as required.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities of Plumber:
+ Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of the trade; good knowledge of local plumbing ordinances; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; ability to lay out work for self and others; good motor and hand and eye coordination; manual dexterity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Civil Service Title
Maintenance Mechanic (Plumber)
Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either:
+ Completion of a trade school specializing in plumbing and two years of experience as a certified journey-level plumber OR;
+ Five (5) years of experience in the field of plumbing.
Job Category
Operations and Maintenance
Job Location
Multiple
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