Plumber

Plumber

Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 04/08/2025 Posting Number: 012803 Location: Maintenance Position Title: Plumber Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Plumbing Supervisor

Primary Purpose:

To maintain facilities, plumbing systems and equipment in such a manner that no disruption occurs to the instructional program.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High School Graduate or General Equivalency Diploma
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Journeyman Plumbing License or ability to acquire one in a reasonable time

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with tools and a basic understanding of plumbing maintenance
• The Plumber shall take a regular turn in the Maintenance Department's On-Call program, up to 13 weeks per year.

Experience:

• Previous experience in plumbing maintenance
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications the administration finds appropriate

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Install, maintain and repair plumbing pipe and systems.
• Troubleshoot and clear sanitary sewer, grease traps and science/art lab sewer system problems.
• Install, maintain and repair potable/hot water systems.
• Install, maintain and repair toilets urinals and related flushing systems.
• Troubleshoot and make minor repairs to water fountains.
• Compile, catalog and maintain inventory of supplies, materials, tools and equipment utilizing the inventory management module of the maintenance management system for items issued to worker or assigned vehicle.
• Issue inventoried parts and materials on work requests so accurate inventory of parts is maintained.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment, systems and facilities under guidance of Plumbing Supervisor utilizing the Department's maintenance management system.
• Monitor Maintenance Department maintenance management system, complete assigned tasks in accordance with Department goals and guidelines.
• Complete assigned work requests by accurately entering technician comments, labor and material costs in accordance with Department goals.
• Fill out District forms and maintains electronic maintenance records as directed.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as needed and directed by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as the superintendent or designee may assign.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Customer Care Skills:

• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff and other professionals at all times.
• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
• Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: Operate school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds).

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Salary: Pay Grade OS07, $24.52 - $29.06 hourly rate commensurate with experience. Days: 261 Start Date: 2025-04-21 00:00:00.000