Maintenance Operator-Plumber - Maintenance (2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 56,704 - 69,305; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Maintenance Operator-Plumber to manage plumbing systems across the district. The role involves maintaining, installing, and repairing plumbing to ensure an uninterrupted education process.

Candidates must possess a TX Journeyman Plumber’s license and have at least five years of plumbing experience. The position entails handling various plumbing tasks, working with specialized equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in plumbing trade with background in repair, remodeling, and new construction.
• Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install and repair all district plumbing and related equipment.
• Clean sanitary sewer lines.
• Repair water leaks.
• Install new plumbing systems in existing facilities.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to operate backhoe

Ability to operate ditch trencher

Education

Journeyman Plumber’s license (TX)

Structural pest control license within one year

Tools

Backhoe

Ditch Trencher

Jack Hammer

Welding Machine

Water Pumps

Pipe Welder

Job description

Maintenance Operator‑Plumber - Maintenance (2026-2027)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Minimum Salary: $63,005/Days: 248

Primary Purpose: To maintain, install and repair all district plumbing and related equipment in order to minimize interruption of the education process.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Journeyman Plumber’s license (TX); Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier; Must obtain a structural pest control license within one year.

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read blueprints; Ability to operate backhoe and ditch trencher.

Preferred Experience: Five years experience in plumbing trade with background in repair, remodeling, and new construction.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative and dependability.
• Report to work on time each day.
• Clean sanitary sewer lines.
• Repair water leaks.
• Maintain all gas lines in safe condition and perform gas leaks tests as directed.
• Repair drinking fountain fixtures.
• Install new plumbing and domestic water systems as needed in existing facilities.
• Maintain and repair sewage and sump pumps.
• Maintain and repair hot water circulating pumps and hot water heaters.
• Perform other functions as required by the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain and repair all restroom related plumbing.
• Maintain and repair or remodel all kitchen related plumbing.
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

Equipment Used

• Backhoe
• Ditch Trencher
• Jack Hammer
• Saw
• Welding Machine
• Water Pumps
• Hand Drill
• Pipe Welder
• Large, Medium, and Small Sewer Machines
• Dirt Tampers

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions; Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel; Ability to meet deadlines and alter work priorities.

Physical Demands: Frequent driving of vehicles; Continuous working with machinery; Continuous climbing of ladders and stairs; Continuous walking; Limited sitting; Continuous pulling, lifting carrying and dragging; Continuous squatting; Frequent working at heights; Frequent stooping; Frequent crawling; Frequent bending; Requires quick reactions, good balance and steady hands.

Sensory Requirements: Significant hearing; Near vision; Far vision; Peripheral vision; Color discrimination; Depth perception.

Environment: Exposure to temperature extremes, fumes, dust, solvents, toxic chemicals/materials, noise, high voltage, rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice, roof tar, grease, oils, insulation fibers, ceiling tile fibers.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.