Plumber

Office of Human Resources Classification Specialist - Interview Questions ____ 07/29/25 Plumber The Frederick County Public School (FCPS) District's mission is to inspire, innovate & motivate. FCPS serves more than 46,000 students and 280,000 residents in twelve municipalities spread across 667 square miles. FCPS provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, where excellence in college and career preparedness is paramount. The commitment to our community is to provide exceptional education and equity for "every child, every day". POSITION OVERVIEW The Plumber performs a variety of duties including installing, maintaining, operating, troubleshooting and repairing commercial plumbing systems. The position assists in all other building trade areas, as required/needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform Preventive Maintenance of the plumbing systems in FCPS' facilities totaling 8,000,000 square feet Install, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial plumbing systems, including liquid, gas, and heating oil distribution and drain, waste and vent systems, commercial HVAC/R and food service-related equipment, and water treatment and filtration systems. Install, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial plumbing fixtures and hardware. Perform general repair of building structures and systems using basic carpentry skills. Maintains and repairs fire sprinkler systems. Maintains and repairs underground utilities. Contributes to the oversight and professional development of Plumber Apprentices. Documents the cost of repairs and services. Completes all administrative tasks including work orders (corrective and preventive), leave requests, and account for weekly time report. Responsible for procuring purchases from procurement card. Attend and participate in training and satisfy testing requirements. Work Orders- Make repairs to the plumbing systems in FCPS' facilities totaling 8,000,000 square feet. Building Tour/Building Automation System - Tour buildings to ensure safe and proper operation of heating and cooling systems. Check other systems, such as domestic hot water systems, building automation systems and alarm systems for correct operation of equipment. Maintain Van/Work Area- Maintains work area in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. Ensures all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, trade-specific and FCPS standards, policies and procedures. Maintains work areas in a clean, safe and sanitary manner and that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, trade-specific, and FCPS standards, policies and procedures. Operates powered work platforms and manlifts, backhoes, track-hoes, skid-loaders, according to applicable regulations. Office of Human Resources Classification Specialist - Interview Questions ____ 07/29/25 Operates, inspects, and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition Identifies and reports hazards and protects self and others to reduce or eliminate risk. The above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training/Experience: High School Diploma, GED equivalent. 3-5 years paid professional experience in the construction field. Ability to understand and apply written communication skills. Professional experience using tools of the Plumbing trade, including hand tools, power tools, soldering. Four (4) years of journeyman experience or similar trade experience. Certification/License: State of Maryland Plumber's Journeyman License. Maintain a current Driver's License to operate an FCPS vehicle in accordance with Board of education policies. Backflow prevention certification or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training/Experience: Four (4) years of journeyman experience or similar trade experience. Certification/License: Backflow prevention certification or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of hire. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES The following knowledge, skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position. Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively use hand and power tools. Ability to develop the knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, plumbing, and sprinkler systems. Capability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Regular and predictable attendance. Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision. Effective verbal and written skills. Ability to develop the knowledge to read and work from blueprints, electronic manuals charts and schematics. Ability to use computerized systems including the use of computers, tablets, computerized maintenance management system and office software, and building automation systems. Ability to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Office of Human Resources Classification Specialist - Interview Questions ____ 07/29/25 The physical requirements of this position include sitting, walking, standing, bending or twisting, squatting or kneeling, crawling, reaching above shoulder level, reaching below shoulder level, ascending or descending using a ladder or other conveyance, climbing stairs driving (cars light duty trucks), using floor mounted foot controls to operate equipment (e.g., skid loaders, backhoes, or excavating equipment), repetitive motion of hands/fingers (e.g., keyboarding, turning pages), fine manipulation with fingers, pinching with fingers, grasping with hand, gripping, lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, Lifting/carrying 26-50 pounds, lifting/carrying more than 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling 26-50 pounds, pushing/pulling more than 50 pounds, balancing on moving surfaces, balancing on narrow surfaces, balancing on slippery surfaces, balancing on uneven surfaces, seeing close work (e.g., typed print) distinguishing colors, hearing conversation or sounds, hearing via radio or telephone, communicating trough speech, communicating by writing /reading and distinguishing odors by smell. The work environment requirements of this position include work in/exposure to inclement weather, work in /exposure to cold water, work in confined areas (under desks, in heating vents, etc.), exposure to dust, chemicals, or fumes, exposure to hazardous equipment (e.g., equipment with pulleys, belts, chains, couplings or flywheels, exposure to electrical current (not outlets), work at heights up to 25 feet (e.g., towers, poles), work around moving machinery or mobile equipment, work around moving mechanical parts, work on an off moving equipment, work on slippery or uneven surfaces, exposure to high noise levels, Exposure to blood, body fluid, or materials potentially contaminated by blood or body fluids (e.g., hospital, lab, clinic, public protection environment), exposure to needles or sharp implements (e.g., hospital, kitchens) and use of hot equipment (e.g., kitchen ovens, lab equipment). Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation. Position Data: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FLSA Status: Non-exempt Employee Unit: FASSE Grade: 12 Department: Maintenance & Operations Division: Operations Work Calendar: 260/8 Office of Human Resources Classification Specialist - Interview Questions ____ 07/29/25 THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.