Plumber

Loudoun County Public Schools; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a skilled Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing systems across schools and facilities in Leesburg, VA. This role requires journeyman level expertise, relevant licenses, and the ability to read blueprints and follow codes.

You will perform installations, replacements, and preventative maintenance, work with a team of facilities staff, and report to the Maintenance Manager. Immediate starting date and full-time schedule are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a plumbing trade apprenticeship.
• Virginia Licensed Journeyman Plumber required; Master Plumber preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License; CDL desired.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations and ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Repairs or installs commercial plumbing fixtures in schools and support facilities; replaces parts such as washers, faucet seats, ice makers, garbage disposals, booster heaters, water heaters, and pipes.
• Removes and installs drinking fountains and water coolers; replaces water reducing valves, mixing valves, circulating pumps, well pumps, and boiler controls.
• Performs maintenance on boilers and gas burners; maintains sewage lift stations, septic tanks and drain fields.
• Performs back flow testing, maintenance and installations; repairs/winterizes irrigation systems.
• May lead a team of maintenance personnel to accomplish a project.

Skills

Journeyman plumbing experience

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Plumbing trade apprenticeship

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904252

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview

This is skilled work in the repair, maintenance and renovation of plumbing fixtures and systems supporting facilities throughout Loudoun County Public Schools. An employee in this class is responsible for repairing, replacing parts or equipment as needed, and performing periodic maintenance checks of plumbing systems and fixtures. Work is performed in accordance with standard practices of the trade and applicable codes and regulations. Receives daily work assignments electronically through a work order management system.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Repairs or installs commercial plumbing fixtures in schools and support facilities; replaces parts such as washers, faucet seats, ice makers, garbage disposals, booster heaters, water heaters, and pipes
• Removes and installs drinking fountains and water coolers; replaces water reducing valves, mixing valves, circulating pumps, well pumps, and controls on boilers; unclogs drain lines, stools, and sinks
• Performs summer maintenance on boilers and gas burners; maintains sewage lift stations, septic tanks and drain fields
• Performs back flow preventer testing, maintenance and installations; repairs/winterizes irrigation systems
• May be assigned to lead a team of maintenance personnel to accomplish a maintenance project
• Operates public drinking water systems under permit from Virginia Department of Health

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a plumbing trade apprenticeship

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Driver’s License; CDL desired

Virginia Licensed Journeyman Plumber required; Licensed Master Plumber desired

Licensed Virginia Waterworks Operator, Class IV or higher desired; certified to test backflow preventers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience and ability to perform at a journeyman level in the plumbing trade using the tools, equipment, and materials of the trade safely and effectively
• Ability to inspect plumbing work and fixtures for compliance with specifications and applicable codes
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the plumbing trade
• Ability to read blueprints and other drawings; ability to communicate effectively

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to :Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours : 12 months/ 254 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level : Universal 10

Salary Scale : https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range :$33.29-$62.22

Remote Work Eligible : No

Union Designation :Non-certified

Essential Personnel Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• SUP-06G, SUP-06K, SUP-07G, SUP-02B, SUP-07I, SUP-07E
• Email: [e-mail]

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