BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge logo
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
$34,980.19 - $55,968.43 USD yearly

General Summary

The Plumbing Tech works on site at various BREC facilities to repair, maintain, alter, and create new plumbing systems, including water lines, drain lines, gas lines, air lines, sprinkler systems, gas heaters, water heaters, drinking fountains. The work is largely independent and subject to periodic inspection and checks.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: H. S. Diploma or equivalent is required.  Preferred: Vo-tech school diploma or Associates degree, or completion of recognized apprenticeship program.
 
License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License. Preferred: Licensed Plumber
 
Years Relevant Work Experience: 3 years of work related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.  Preferred: 10 or more years related experience.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Considerable knowledge of plumbing and irrigation systems and ability to identify and correct problems
  • Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safe operation of the trade
  • Ability to operate trencher/backhoe
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to read and write the English language
  • Ability to operate and transport mini-excavators, backhoes and other digging equipment.
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills
  • Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Functions and Duties

Essential Functions and Duties:

  • Installing and performing repairs and replacements to plumbing systems as needed in all BREC facilities to ensure proper working condition.
  • Repair/replacement of plumbing fixtures and components, such as sinks, toilets, shower hardware, etc.
  • Installation, repair, replacements of irrigation systems and backflow preventers.
  • Inspection, repair, replacement of drinking fountains, plumbing pipes, heaters, valves, fixtures.
  • Insulation of plumbing lines, and related equipment as necessary.
  • Clearing, repair of sewer lines.
  • Inspection, repair and maintenance of swimming pool mechanical systems.
  • Purchase of needed supplies and materials for jobs.
  • Proper recording of daily tasks and expenses.
 
Secondary Job Duties
  • Operation and maintenance of swimming pool and other aquatic feature circulation systems and water quality.
  • Keeping track of all assigned equipment and inventory.
  • Assisting other trades people with basic tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned.
 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.  

Supplemental Information

As scheduled, generally 40 hours per week; lunch break daily; overtime as required. Emergency evening or weekend work on occasion.


Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.

An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.