Lead School Plumbing Craftsman & Systems Maintainer

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a skilled plumber/mechanic to install, maintain, modify, and repair plumbing and mechanical systems in school facilities. Responsibilities include evaluating projects, reading blueprints, and coordinating with various staff.

The role requires at least 3 years of trade experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to handle emergency calls and preventive maintenance across a geographic zone.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational program required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material and personnel requirements.
• Inspect work by contractors and internal staff; provide recommendations to supervisor.
• Maintain the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone via work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
• Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
• Communicate with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
• Coordinate work with other trades as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
• Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized workspace.
• Evaluate equipment and building systems.
• Procure parts and services with vendors.
• Coordinate warranty repairs.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Project estimation

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pipe threading tools

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a skilled plumber/mechanic to install, maintain, modify, and repair plumbing and mechanical systems in school facilities. Responsibilities include evaluating projects, reading blueprints, and coordinating with various staff.

The role requires at least 3 years of trade experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to handle emergency calls and preventive maintenance across a geographic zone.