Job Description

Title: MASTER MECHANIC - BOILERMAN

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Primary Function:

Performs skilled boiler and plumbing work in the maintenance and repair of School Division buildings; work involves installation, maintenance, and repair of boiler and plumbing systems; performs skilled work on boiler and mechanical equipment and performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks requiring a knowledge of building trade skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school supplemented by vocational/technical training on boilers and possession of a Master Mechanical or Master Plumber license, and 3 to 5 years of journey level experience in boiler trades; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Necessary and Special Qualifications:

Possesses valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia; registered by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Master Mechanical and Gas Fitting or Master Plumber.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and EPA standards and occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Comprehensive knowledge of the common methods, tools, and equipment used in boiler and plumbing installation and repair work.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable boiler, mechanical, and plumbing codes.
Skilled in performing highly skilled boiler work.
Skilled in performing highly skilled plumbing work.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, sketches, and drawings.
Ability to plan for and estimate time and materials needed for various projects.

Performance Responsibilities:

Performs skilled boiler and skilled plumbing tasks including all boiler work, changing faucet washers, stems, seals, etc.; installing water and sanitary fixtures and equipment; repairs water line leaks and breaks; and repairs toilets by changing tank bulbs, overflow tubes, etc.
Maintains and repairs sewer systems to include septic tanks and grinder pumps and their associated controls; installs gas lines and sprinkling systems (fire and lawn), injectors and injector pumps for sewer systems; maintains and repairs boilers, furnaces, and pumps.
Estimates time and materials needed for completion of projects; installs and tests back-flow prevention systems.
Operates camera equipped sewer auger to pinpoint exact location of clogs and breaks.
May be required to operate back-hoes and trenching equipment to perform required job.
Responds to after-hours calls; assists other trade workers.
Performs other related work as assigned.

Reports to:

Manager of Building Maintenance

Terms of Employment:

Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations for non-licensed personnel.

3/12/2013