PLUMBING TECHNICIAN (ZOO PLUMBER) - BREC, LA : Job Details

Salary: $16.82 Hourly Location : LA 70807, LA Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt Job Number: PTZ2024 Department: Zoo Opening Date: 10/28/2024 Closing Date: 11/8/2024 4:59 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt General Summary The Plumbing Technician works on site at Baton Rouge Zoo 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: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Area of Study (major) Required: N/A Certification(s) Required: N/A License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's license Years Relevant Work Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience. Equivalent Ten (10) or more years related experience. combination of education and experience will be considered. Other Job Specifications: 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. Ability to safely work in close proximity to various species of animals. 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 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. 2024 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent 162.68.57 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life). LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately. RETIREMENT SYSTEM : BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 40.32% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction. HOLIDAYS : BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year. SICK LEAVE : BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment. ANNUAL LEAVE : BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment. FULL-TIME STATUS : Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved. EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS : BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details. EAP : BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems. CREDIT UNION : BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available. FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS : BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. LA START : This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford. FSA : BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services. SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS : BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD. BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package. Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2024 01 Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license? Yes No 03 If so, which class? Class A CDL Class B Class C Class D Class E 04 How many years of experience and knowledge do you have maintaining, repairing and creating plumbing and irrigation systems? Less than 3 years experience 1- 3 years experience More than 3 years experience 05 Do you have the ability to read blueprints? Yes No 06 Check all the equipment that you know how to operate and transport. Backhoe Bobcat Trencher Front End Loader/Backhoe Trenching Machine Track Excavator Mini Excavator Tractor Trailer Other related equipment None of the above. 07 Do you have experience in repairing and/or installing plumbing lines, sewer lines and plumbing pipes? Yes No Required Question