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Plumbing Systems Maintenance Mechanic Lead - 1st shift #2407-104900-01

P1 Plumbing License REQUIRED

Date Opened
Thursday, July 25, 2024 8:00 AM
Close Date
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:59 PM
Section
Aviation
Salary
  • $31.81-$44.18/hour; $66,176.00 - $91,910.00/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time

Summary

Works as a lead plumber at Charlotte Douglas International Airport primarily performing high level work installing and maintaining plumbing fixtures and associated equipment. Locating and repairing malfunctions in plumbing systems, inspecting, servicing, testing, performing PM’s and repairing associated equipment.  Perform other general maintenance work incidental to above duties, or necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic HVAC and electrical.

General Information:
Works assigned shift, plus rotating weekend and holiday duty.  Subject to overtime, calls back to work and shift variation during emergency/urgent operations and inclement weather. 
Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.
Valid driver’s license with no more than six points and ability to obtain and maintain City driving permit.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform lead journey level installation, preventive maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.
2. Perform preventive maintenance on underground sewer, drainage systems, lift stations and associated equipment.  
3. Inspect and troubleshoot aircraft hangar doors and motors.
4. Perform general building maintenance work, including manual labor incidental to above duties or necessary to keep buildings in working order.
5. Provide lead direction and training to apprentice and other employees.
6. Compile lists of equipment, tools and supplies needed.
7. Perform repairs to carpet, security doors and gates, passenger seating and overall appearance to the traveling public.
8. Inspect and repair building envelope such as, roofs, windows, doors, and gutters.
9. Operate cars, vans, lifts, bucket trucks and other heavy equipment
10. Inspects assigned airport construction projects. Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants.
11. Work as acting supervisor when needed.
12. Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


Knowledge of plumbing and other building systems.
Ability to perform journey level work on plumbing systems.
Working knowledge of other building trades and general building maintenance.
Read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints. 
Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors and tenants. 
Follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical Requirements:
Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching and walking.  The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling, carrying and driving. Typically would not lift or carry more than 50 lbs.

Works inside and outside.  May include exposure to machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces.  May use backhoe, electric drill, electric saw, vacuum pump, pipe wrench, sewer rodding machine and hand tools.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate/GED required with five years of experience or associate degree and three years’ experience in a relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.  Working knowledge of other building trades and general building maintenance required.
NC State P1 plumbing license required.  

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