Mechanic III - Plumbing

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is looking for a Mechanic III - Plumbing in Jonesboro, GA to perform repair, installation and preventative maintenance for the Plumbing department’s crafts, including toilets, water fountains, drains, water heaters, faucets, sprinklers and sewers.

The role supervises and trains Mechanic IIs, reports to the Plumbing Supervisor, and requires a high school diploma or GED with 2 years of technical plumbing experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required.
• Two (2) years technical plumbing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and assists in performing repair, installation, and preventative maintenance programs for all the Plumbing department’s crafts including but not limited to toilets, water fountains, drains, water heaters, faucets, sprinklers, sewers, etc.
• Supervises and trains Mechanic IIs on proper processes.
• Assumes responsibility for all tools and materials.
• Operates equipment relevant to repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance including sewer machines, backhoe, power tools, ladders, hand tools, saws, torch, etc.
• Drives district vehicle to work sites to perform work across the district; maintains parts, PPE, and inventory on the district vehicle; restocks supplies and tools in vehicle; performs daily vehicle safety check.
• All other duties and training as assigned to support district initiatives.

Job description

Mechanic III - Plumbing

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Job Details

Job ID: 5858883

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs and assists in performing repair, installation, and preventative maintenance programs for all the Plumbing department’s crafts including but not limited to toilets, water fountains, drains, water heaters, faucets, sprinklers, sewers, etc. Supervises and trains Mechanic IIs on proper processes. This position reports to the Plumbing Supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs and assists in performing repair, installation, and preventative maintenance programs for all the Plumbing department’s crafts including but not limited to toilets, water fountains, drains, water heaters, faucets, sprinklers, sewers, etc. Supervises and trains Mechanic IIs on proper processes.

Assumes responsibility for all tools and materials. Operates different equipment relevant to repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance including but not limited to sewer machines, backhoe, power tools, ladders, hand tools, saws, torch, etc.

Drives district vehicle to work sites as needed to perform work throughout the district; maintains proper parts PPE and inventory on the district vehicle to meet assigned maintenance work orders; restocks supplies and tools in vehicle; performs daily vehicle safety check.

All other duties and training, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services to support district initiatives.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or GED certificate required.

Two (2) years technical plumbing experience required.

Makes decisions which impact the schools/buildings/stakeholders of the district.

Valid Georgia driver’s license required; CDL preferred; trade specific certificate preferred.

Independent judgement is necessary; other decisions and recommendations made under the guidance of Plumbing Supervisor.

Requires regular contact with internal and external stakeholders and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of importance.

Provides supervision and training to Mechanic IIs.

Knowledge preferred in processing paperwork electronically utilizing Word, Excel, and Outlook, Gmail, Google Docs, Incident IQ, etc.

Responsibility for the Welfare of Others:Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the district's various stakeholders.

Variable work environment – all district buildings and grounds; subjected to a wide range of weather conditions and temperatures.

May be on call after normal work hours (24 hours a day, seven days a week) and in emergency situations; may be required to assist other Facilities departments as requested.

Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds frequently and one hundred (100) pounds occasionally; must wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

Walking, standing, kneeling, driving for eight (8) hours per day; must be able to climb a thirty (30) foot ladder and negotiate stairs.

Before being extended an offer of employment, selected candidates will be notified by the district to undergo the required physical examination for this position.

NOTE: This is a Grade 21, 225-day position with a salary range of $39,702 - $61,023. Final salary placement within this range is determined based on individual credentials, years of relevant experience, and the guidelines outlined in the CCPS Compensation Handbook found here.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]