Journeyman Plumber

Plumbing; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Public Schools in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a Journeyman Plumber to join the district’s Plumbing department. Immediate start with full-time hours and a 241 school-year schedule.

The role involves maintenance, installation, and repair of gas-fired equipment, water distribution, and drainage systems across the school facilities. A valid journeyman license and a Mississippi driver’s license are required, along with drug tests and background checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education.
• Current journeyman plumber license issued by the City of Jackson.
• Valid Mississippi motor vehicle operator's license.
• Five years experience in the maintenance and installation of gas-fired equipment, water distribution, and drainage systems.
• Must maintain an operational residence telephone.
• Ability to repair and install water heaters.
• Pass drug screening test and background check as outlined by district policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing assignments as requested by supervisor through daily job tickets.
• Maintains all plumbing in assigned school zone and performs maintenance measures to eliminate future major repairs.
• Exercises proper safety precautions during the performance of daily job assignments.
• Maintains adequate records of work performed.
• Replaces existing equipment and installs new equipment when required.
• Assists members of the department and members of other departments as needed.
• Responds to calls after hours when needed.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Journeyman plumber license - City of Jackson

Mississippi driver’s license

Job description

Journeyman Plumber

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912576
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 31, 2024 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education
• Current journeyman plumber license issued by the City of Jackson
• Valid Mississippi motor vehicle operator's license
• Five years experience in the maintenance and installation of gas-fired equipment, water distribution, and drainage systems
• Must maintain an operational residence telephone
• Ability to repair and install water heaters
• Pass drug screening test and background check as outlined by district policy

Reports To

Supervisor of Plumbing

Supervises

Any trades helper assigned to department (may be assigned supervision of the plumbing department in the absence of department foreman)

Job Goal

To insure that all facilities meet the highest standards of plumbing services and offer safe, healthy, and efficient operation for all personnel served.

Essential Functions

• Performs plumbing assignments as requested by supervisor through daily job tickets.
• Maintains all plumbing in assigned school zone and performs maintenance measures to eliminate future major repairs.
• Exercises proper safety precautions during the performance of daily job assignments.
• Maintains adequate records of work performed.
• Replaces existing equipment and installs new equipment when required.
• Assists members of the department and members of other departments as needed.
• Responds to calls after hours when needed.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Salary Information

Classification:

Journeyman Plumber

Scale:

Classified

Grade:

H

Days Employed:

241 per school year

Beginning Salary:

$25.00 per hour Exception: JPS employees should refer to the Classified Employee Pay Scale Rules of Administration and Implementation.

Overtime:

Non-exempt

Codes

Position Type: Full-Time