Commercial Plumber - School Facilities & Grounds

Hartford Public Schools; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Plumber for the Buildings & Grounds Department. responsibilities include troubleshooting and maintaining plumbing systems across facilities, with potential overtime for emergencies.

Must have CT trades license and 5+ years in commercial plumbing, a CT driver’s license, and ability to lift 50 lbs. 40-hour workweek with potential shift changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Connecticut trade license (P-2) required, P-1 preferred.
• Minimum five years as commercial/industrial plumber.
• Valid CT driver’s license and own vehicle for tools
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside normal hours.
• Knowledge of plumbing materials, codes, and drawings.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specs.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace or renovate plumbing systems in multiple buildings.
• Read blueprints and interpret project drawings; work within time constraints.

Skills

Trade license P-2

5 years experience

CT driver license

Emergency response

Blueprint reading

Safety knowledge

Lifting ability 50 lbs

Team player

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing devices

Pro-press fittings

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: N133 – 2627

POSTING DATE:August 19, 2026

CLOSING DATE:Until filled

POSITION:Plumber – Buildings & Grounds Department

REPORTS TO:Assistant Director of Facilities and/or Maintenance Manager/Designee

POSITION SUMMARY:Plumber’s general responsibilities are to troubleshoot repair, replace or renovate any and all plumbing systems throughout all the buildings assigned to the Hartford public Schools.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace or renovate all plumbing systems including all forms of flush valves, faucets, drain assemblies, supply tubing, toilets, urinal, drinking fountains, hot water heaters, motors and pumps, electric solenoid valves, actuators, pressure reducing valves, gas valves, gas pressure regulators, sprinkler system, roof drain assemblies, drainage waste and vent repair and replacement consisting of cast iron, PVC (sched. 40 & 80) and or ABS, water supply repairs consisting of copper and PEX, soldered fittings and pro-press fittings.
• Perform any other related work assigned by Assistant Director of Facilities or Designee.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess State of Connecticut trade license P-2, P-1 preferred.
• Must have five (5) years’ experience as a commercial/industrial plumbing journeyman.
• Must possess a valid CT driver’s license and willingness to use own vehicle as well as transporting trade tools and limited materials within reason.
• Must be willing to respond to emergency work that might emerge outside of normal work schedule.
• Proficient knowledge of plumbing materials, tools and techniques of plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of national and local plumbing code and any other state, local or Federal regulations for plumbing work.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints.
• Ability to understand drawings and specifications for small plumbing projects.
• Skilled in use of hand and power tools, testing devices applied in the plumbing trade.
• Must be able to work within difficult time constraints and under stressful conditions.
• Must work and appear in an orderly and professional manner.
• Must provide all necessary hand-tools as required to perform all plumbing repairs and installations.
• Knowledge of sprinkler systems, heating systems a plus.
• Must possess knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety protection of the trade together with the specific requirements imposed upon workers in the performance of work by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Must possess the ability to work at heights at or greater than 30 feet and in assignments that requires bending for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of working both independently and as a team member.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Non-certified position

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month work year; forty-hour workweek. Monday through Friday 7:00AM -3:30PM. May be required to work second shift hours 3:00pm to 11:00pm. Salary in accordance with Local 566, AFL-CIO 2023-2024 Schedule 84 $70,252- $78,911. American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees, AFS-CME, 2021-2025.

EVALUATION: Every 30 working days until the end of initial probationary period of 120 working days. Evaluated annually.

UNION AFFILIATION: The Board recognized Local 566 American Federation of State, Municipal and County Employees, AFSCME as the exclusive bargaining unit for this position.

NOTE: This description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.It shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates’ application and supporting documents will be reviewed.Candidates who advance through the initial review will be notified and placed in the pool for consideration by hiring managers.Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.