Master Plumber

Arlington Independent School District; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington Independent School District is seeking a Master Plumber to organize and supervise preventive, routine, and emergency plumbing work across AISD facilities. You will plan, assign, and oversee journeymen, technicians, and helpers to maintain plumbing, irrigation, and related systems.

Responsibilities include on-site project inspections, ensuring supplies and safety gear, and training staff in equipment operation. A strong background in commercial plumbing and relevant licenses is required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and a current plumbing journeyman license.
• Master license preferred.
• Must have valid Texas drivers license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Four years of experience in plumbing trade with knowledge of commercial systems.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and supervise the daily workload of plumbers and helpers.
• Inspect in-progress and completed plumbing projects.
• Provide on-site supervision of hazardous or unusual tasks.
• Ensure equipment, materials, tools, and safety gear are available for tasks.
• Estimate time and material costs for special projects.
• Train personnel in safe operation of equipment.
• Maintain AISD plumbing, irrigation, and related systems.

Skills

Journeyman license

Drivers license

Clean driving record

Plumbing experience

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Threading machines

Sewer cleanout machines

Vacuum and jetting machines

Welding equipment (gas/electric)

Job description

Job Description

Master Plumber

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Organize and plan preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, and emergency repair plumbing section work orders to maintain the successful operation of all AISD plumbing systems; as required to meet department responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma with minimum of a current plumbing journeyman license


• Master license preferred


• Must have valid Texas driver's license


• A satisfactory driving record


• Four years of experience in the plumbing trade area with working knowledge of commercial plumbing equipment

KNOWLEDGE:

• Working knowledge of trade with background in maintenance of plumbing and irrigation equipment and systems


• Required experience maintaining commercial and residential water heaters, all types of domestic water circulator and booster pumps, natural gas lines, wastewater lines, and plumbing related equipment operation, i.e., threading machines, sewer cleanout machines, vacuum and jetting machines, and all types of welding equipment (gas and electric)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Organizes, plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises the daily workload of journeymen plumbers, plumbing technicians, and plumbing helpers engaged in the proper and successful installation, preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, and emergency repair of District plumbing systems


• Conducts regular inspections of in-progress and completed plumbing projects


• Provides regular on-site supervision of hazardous or unusual work assignments


• Assures availability of equipment, materials, tools, supplies, and safety equipment for plumbing section employees to properly complete assigned tasks


• Initiates requisitions for equipment, materials, tools, and supplies for plumbing section employees to properly complete assigned tasks


• Estimates time and material costs required to successfully complete special projects


• Trains personnel in the safe operation of equipment and tools


• Maintains facility plumbing fixtures, valves, irrigation systems/subsystems, wastewater lines, natural gas lines, commercial and residential water heaters, pump lift stations, floor drains and related piping, and annual natural gas testing, as directed by department supervisor


• Responsible for successful organization, leadership, and function of plumbing section operations


• Provide skilled assistance and leadership to all plumbing section employees


• Assists in the coverage of plumbing section employee absences and the training of new employees


• Assure all plumbing section tasks are completed to meet or exceed local and state code requirements


• All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or anyone in his line of authority

EQUIPMENT USED:

• All of the following, associated with the plumbing trade, but not limited to: power tools i.e.,


• Threading machines, sewer cleanout machines, vacuum and jetting machines, and all types of welding equipment (gas and electric)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Continuous lifting, climbing, reaching, and stooping

ENVIRONMENT: Will work in, under, around, outside of all AISD facilities. Employee will exposed to all atmospheres found in this region of Texas. Working in trenches may be required.

JOB DUTIES: Maintain all AISD plumbing systems and subsystems and district welding needs as noted above.

NORMAL WORKING HOURS: 7:30-4:00-8 HOURS. Work hours may be adjusted to serve district.