CTE Construction Plumbing Teacher/Master Plumber

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the CTE subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Education / Certification:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Valid Master Plumber license in Texas.
• Valid Texas driver's license with safe driving record.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the plumbing trades. Work with construction teacher to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods accordingly. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Coordinate instructional activities with construction teachers of record.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of wastewater systems according to specifications and codes.
• Assist in operating and maintaining wastewater system.
• Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders.
• Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, etc.
• Repair dishwashers and kitchen equipment that incorporate gas or water consumption.
• Receive and complete work orders.
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures.
• Assists construction personnel as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records

Safety:

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.

Student Growth and Development:

• Facilitate growth and interest of trades and construction with students.
• Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of Comal ISD.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication with teacher of record and students.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying.
• Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, around electrical power lines, outside and inside.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Frequent districtwide travel.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Equipment Used: Hand and power tools; pipe bender; propane torch; welding equipment; sewer rooter; heavy equipment, including forklift, trencher, backhoe. Light truck or van.