Journeyman Plumber - 1.0 FTE - Maintenance Services

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This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Position Details

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice. To learn more about Portland Public Schools, please visit the District website: here

• Coordinates with Foreman and/or Assistant Foreman and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Fabricates, assembles, and installs piping and tubing systems that are to conduct water, air, and other fluids, solids, or gases in and around buildings and structures, including hangers, restraints, and supports for such systems.
• Installs plumbing systems and fixtures (e.g. hot water heaters, drinking fountains, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded capabilities.
• Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Installs vacuum piping systems.
• Installs drainage and sewage lines (laterals) from buildings to the point of attachment to sewer mains.
• Installs distribution lines, including but not limited to gas lines.
• Installs plumbing fixtures, including but not limited to sinks, faucets, drinking fountains, and commodes, water closets, medical gas, backflow devices, and fire sprinkler systems that connect into potable water systems.
• Cuts, threads, bends, connects, and secures pipes.
• Performs welding and burning which is incidental to the work of plumbing.
• Handles and moves materials and equipment to be used by plumbers.
• Analyzes blueprints, schematics, and drawings of plumbing systems for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Remove hazardous materials identified in the course of plumbing work, in compliance with local, state and Federal laws.
• Identify and execute mechanical system preventative maintenance (PM) procedures to prevent breakdowns, prolong equipment life and minimize interruptions impacting the customer, typically related to plumber work.

• Knowledge of equipment parts that must be replaced on a regular basis to prevent equipment malfunction.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply customer service skills to appropriately interact with District staff (our customers) in their place of work with minimal disruption of their work environment.
• Knowledge of and the ability to identify hazards and implement safety precautions associated with the work; ability to handle hazardous materials associated with the job in accordance with established laws and policies.
• Skill to recognize characteristics of malfunctioning equipment; the range of conditions or problems that could cause various mechanical equipment to malfunction; identify and correct specific problems causing equipment malfunction.
• Basic Office Essentials: use of tablets, respond to emails, spread sheets ect.

• Diagnose causes of problems and/or failures in plumbing/irrigation systems for the purpose of identifying repair and/or replacement needs.
• Fabricate equipment parts for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing unavailable parts.
• Inform personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Inspect buildings and facilities for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepare of written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
• Respond to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Ability to operate assigned trade equipment skillfully and safely in conformance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Ability to operate District-owned vehicles and to purchase tools, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies and perform most work independently.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions; maintain simple work order and timekeeping written records; input work order and timekeeping data into timekeeping system.
• Ability to speak, read and understand the English language proficiently.