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Title: Plumber Apprentice
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Fairfax County - 059
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $25/hr
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
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Job Description:
General Description:
This position will assist with performing basic operation, maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing pipe systems and fixtures, work on domestic, sewage and heating/cooling pipes, equipment and systems, and other GI, cast iron and PVC plumbing related components.
Duties and Tasks:
  • Assist in maintaining plumbing systems, correct problems, and perform new pipe and fixture installations in compliance with applicable codes.
  • Assist in providing the most economical and safest plumbing service to campus.
  • Complete work orders with priorities approved by immediate supervisor in close coordination campus senior plumber.
  • Be available to assist with emergency work on weekends and holidays, if required.
  • Assist with performing basic maintenance work, troubleshoot and repair of all plumbing systems in close coordination with campus senior plumber.
  • Support emergency operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
KSAs:
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently.
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of all aspects of heating and plumbing operations.
  • Basic to intermediate skill in the use of plumbing tools including hand tools, pipe threading machines, heating and soldering torches, drills, roto-hammers, and sewer rodding machines and other related tools/equipment.
  • Knowledge of Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office Suites, and maintenance work order system.
  • Ability to communicate proficiently in English language.
  • Knowledge of basic math to perform day-to-day tasks.
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Ability to function in close quarters, or cramped environment.
  • Ability to read technical documents and drawings.
  • Ability to follow safety guidelines at all times.
  • Ability to be detail oriented.
  • Possession of excellent mechanical, critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Ability to show physical endurance, while performing lifting tasks.
Minimum Work Experience:
  • Valid Virginia driver's license and good driving record.
  • Participation in Plumbing Trades Program.
  • Experience and/or training in preventive maintenance.
Additional Considerations:
  • Successfully completed plumbing apprenticeship program.