Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, maintain the flow and drainage of water, air and other gases by assembling, installing and repairing pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures district wide. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems in district facilities.

Salary:$18.27-$25.75

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

 Valid Texas driver’s license

 High School Diploma or GED

 Texas Journeyman Plumber’s License

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

Experience: Five years’ experience in plumbing field

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

1. Assemble, install, maintain and pressure test all pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating,       water, drainage, sprinkler and gas systems according to specifications plumbing codes

2. Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or     according to work orders

3. Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures and plumbing system equipment,     including sinks commodes, water heaters, water softeners, etc.

4. Repair dishwashers and kitchen equipment that incorporate gas or water consumption

5. Receive and complete work orders

6. Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates

7. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used

8. Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment and materials

9. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean

10. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects

11. Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment following established     inspection procedures

12. Respond to emergency calls as needed

Safety

13. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment

14. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures

15. Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition

16. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including     lifting, climbing, etc.

17. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used:

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

Work Conditions:

                 Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching and heavy lifting and carrying. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, around gas lines, around fumes and toxic chemicals, outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Frequent district wide travel, occasional prolonged and irregular hours; work indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site inspection of all facilities and construction projects; work around machinery with moving parts; work on ladders or scaffolding