Plumber

PowerSchool; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

AISD is seeking a skilled plumber to maintain and repair district plumbing systems and fixtures. The role requires driving a service vehicle, performing maintenance, and applying codes in installations and repairs.

Candidates should have a TX Apprentice Plumbing License, experience with water heaters and pumps, and strong reading, writing, and communication skills. Overtime and on-call duties may be required to keep district facilities functioning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Three years of plumbing maintenance experience is required.
• State of Texas Apprentice Plumbing License is required; Journeyman license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair AISD plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and respond to service calls as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all codes, safety procedures, and environmental requirements.
• Operate and care for plumbing tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Provide on-call coverage and overtime as necessary.

Skills

Reading and writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Texas Apprentice Plumbing License

Journeyman Plumbing License

Job description

Responsible for the maintaining and repairing plumbing equipment in the district as required to meet department criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution, required.

Experience:

• Valid Texas driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
• Valid State of Texas Apprentice Plumbing License (required) - Journeyman Plumbing License (preferred)
• Three years' plumbing maintenance experience 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)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Effective reading, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of trade with background in maintenance of plumbing and irrigation equipment and systems

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

I. PLUMBING OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE:

• Follow all AISD safety procedures as covered in AISD safety handbook
• Abide by all AISD policies and procedures as outlined in AISD auxiliary employee handbook
• Assume responsibility for safe operation and care of assigned service vehicle, tools and equipment
• Assume responsibility for personal timecard
• Assume responsibility for maintenance and repair of all AISD physical facilities and structures, programmed maintenance procedures, and assigned zone
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures
• Apply all codes to installations, repair, and maintenance
• Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned supported graded
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environment protection requirements
• Position may require overtime, as necessary to maintain function of District facilities
• Position will respond to service calls in a timely manner while serving on-call duty, as necessary to maintain function of District facilities
• Any other duties as may be directed by your immediate supervisor and/or any other supervisor within your line of authority

II. JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain all AISD plumbing system as noted above.

III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

IV. EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE SKILLS:

• 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)

V. MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as assigned.

VI. WORKING CONDITIONS:

MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Will work in, under, around, and outside of all AISD facilities, will be exposed to all outside conditions found in this region of Texas, exposure to dust, chemicals, and other materials and slippery and uneven walking surfaces. Working in trenches may be required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, move throughout the room and or facility, communicate verbally and electronically, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, ability to work overhead, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and or crawl; climb; balance, and drive. Employee may be required to work on knees from time to time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Must be able to safely tolerate the elements as required for the craft. Be able to work off scaffolding and a minimum of 40-foot ladder.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.