CLASS SUMMARY:

Responsible for skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of airport plumbing systems that provide clean water and control the disposal of human waste. Other duties may include snow removal, operating heavy equipment, data entry, facilities on-call responsibilities, as well as supporting other needs of the Airport as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Installs, maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures in restrooms, water lines, sewer lines and water fountains
• Ensures the airport is in compliance with current plumbing codes
• Performs servicing and testing of plumbing equipment
• Checks and repairs faucets and the working order of restrooms and plumbing fixtures
• Performs water main and fire hydrant repair
• Performs water meter reading and repair
• Complete work orders and record time/material utilized
• Performs on-call duties, specific position assignments will vary based on department needs
• Assist with contractors to meet Airport standards and developing improvements to facilities equipment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED and five years of plumbing experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License required
• Commercial Driver’s License – Class A or B (or the ability to acquire a Class B within 6 months of the hire date)
• Kentucky Journeyman License
• Cross Connection and Control Testers license
• Security Identification Display Area Clearance (SIDA)

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial-grade plumbing systems, including high-capacity water lines, sewage systems, and pumps.
• Troubleshooting issues with water, steam, and gas piping systems commonly found in large-scale facilities.
• Familiarity with building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards, especially those unique to airports.
• Preventive Maintenance: Proficiency in maintaining plumbing infrastructure to prevent system failures and ensure reliability.
• Blueprint and Plan Interpretation: Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and plumbing system diagrams.
• Communication and Coordination: Effective communication to coordinate with other trades, document work, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-security environment
• Kentucky State Plumbing Code;
• Testing and repair of cross connection devises;
• Wide variety of hand and power tools;
• Test and repair of water meters;
• OSHA Standards, Airfield and FAA Regulations.

SKILL IN:

• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.