Licensed Journeyman Plumber — Gas & Plumbing Systems

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking a journeyman plumber to perform maintenance and repair of plumbing systems across district facilities. You will evaluate layouts, install new plumbing, repair fixtures, and respond to emergencies as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license and a Memphis/Shelby County Journeyman Plumber’s license. A Class A gas license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, plus four years of related plumbing experience.
• Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Plumber’s license and valid driver’s license required.
• Class A gas license preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and ability to read plans.
• Ability to assemble, install, repair pipes and fixtures and maintain systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Study building plans and blueprints to determine work areas for repair and installation of pipe.
• Inspects structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided that would prevent weakening of structures.
• Cuts and threads pipe to correct measurements; bends pipe.
• Uses specialized and common tools.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipe made of metals, plastic, and non-metals.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, showers, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwasher, water softeners, hot air heaters, and backflow devices.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers, mending busted pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Responds to emergency situations, when requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipe installation & repair

Gas piping

Tool usage

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Four years related experience

Tools

Specialized plumbing tools

Pipe fittings & valves

Job description

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking a journeyman plumber to perform maintenance and repair of plumbing systems across district facilities. You will evaluate layouts, install new plumbing, repair fixtures, and respond to emergencies as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience, plus a valid driver’s license and a Memphis/Shelby County Journeyman Plumber’s license. A Class A gas license is preferred.