Skilled Laborer Plumbing
- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Full Time
Skilled Laborer Plumbing (25005001)
Job Description
Skilled Laborer Plumbing - (25005001)
Description
Skilled Laborer Plumbing
Job Code: 86810
Job Family/Function: 75 - Labor, Trade, and Facilities Management\Trade-Specific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly
Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH007-H
Duration (days/year): 260
Locations(s): School-Based
We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating water, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes. Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specification to determine work details or procedures.
What you will do
Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heater, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools. Anchors steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Keeps records of work assignments.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Assists lead plumber in pipe cutting, preassembly, and/or installation of plumbing systems or components.
Maintains and/or repairs plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
Measures, cuts, threads, and/or bends pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Required
Experience Qualifications
1-2 years' applicable experience in plumbing system maintenance and repair which provides basic plumbing knowledge including; 1) working with various tools and materials and 2) Using ASSE requirements Required
Skills and Abilities
Active Listening, Learning Strategies, Troubleshooting, Equipment Selection, Repairing, Judgement, and Decision Making, Time Management, Coordination
Licenses and Certifications
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required
Plumbing License Preferred
Plumbing Service and/or Backflow Prevention Certification Preferred
Equivalency
Starting At: $20.72
Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Primary Location: Nashville-Support Hub-Support Hub Building
Work Locations: Support Hub Building
Job: Labor, Trade, and Facilities Management
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Job Description
Skilled Laborer Plumbing - (25005001)
Description
Skilled Laborer Plumbing
Job Code: 86810
Job Family/Function: 75 - Labor, Trade, and Facilities Management\Trade-Specific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Support Hourly
Pay Grade: MNPS.SCH007-H
Duration (days/year): 260
Locations(s): School-Based
We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating water, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes. Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specification to determine work details or procedures.
What you will do
Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heater, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools. Anchors steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Keeps records of work assignments.
Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Assists lead plumber in pipe cutting, preassembly, and/or installation of plumbing systems or components.
Maintains and/or repairs plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
Measures, cuts, threads, and/or bends pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Required
Experience Qualifications
1-2 years' applicable experience in plumbing system maintenance and repair which provides basic plumbing knowledge including; 1) working with various tools and materials and 2) Using ASSE requirements Required
Skills and Abilities
Active Listening, Learning Strategies, Troubleshooting, Equipment Selection, Repairing, Judgement, and Decision Making, Time Management, Coordination
Licenses and Certifications
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required
Plumbing License Preferred
Plumbing Service and/or Backflow Prevention Certification Preferred
Equivalency
Starting At: $20.72
Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Primary Location: Nashville-Support Hub-Support Hub Building
Work Locations: Support Hub Building
Job: Labor, Trade, and Facilities Management
Job Schedule: Full-Time
Job ID: 484860334
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025
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