Plumber

Memphis Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis Shelby County Schools is seeking a journeyman plumber to repair, maintain, and install plumbing systems across facilities in Memphis. The role involves reading blueprints, estimating layouts, and ensuring compliance with plumbing codes.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a Journeyman Plumber’s license for Memphis/Shelby County, and a valid driver’s license. A Class A gas license is preferred, and Proof of education and experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with a high school diploma or GED is required (plus related experience).
• Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Plumber’s license and valid driver’s license required.
• Class A gas license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plumbing systems according to plans and codes.
• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Study blueprints to determine work areas and sequence of repairs.
• Inspect structures to avoid obstructions and weakening during piping work.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, and water heaters.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Plumber’s license (Memphis & Shelby County)

Class A Gas License (preferred)

Job description

Summary Description

Works under general supervision to perform journeyman-level work, such as repairing and maintaining plumbing systems; evaluating layout plans and cost estimates related to plumbing; installing new plumbing; repairing existing plumbing fixtures; performing minor rebuilding tasks; and repairing or replacing miscellaneous plumbing equipment. Repairs gas-fired appliances and piping.

• Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. Gas and hot and cold potable water-piping are included.
• Studies building plans and blueprints to determine work areas for repair and installation of pipe.
• Inspects structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided that would prevent weakening of structures resulting from the installation of pipe and the repairs of existing pipes.
• Cuts and threads pipe to correct measurements; bends pipe.
• Uses specialized and common tools.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipe composed of metals, plastic, and non-metals such as glass and vitrified clay.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, showers, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwasher, water softeners, hot air heaters, and backflow devices.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers, mending busted pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Cleans work area.
• Responds to emergency situations, when requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Graduation from high school with a high school diploma or possess a GED; Plus, four (4) years’ related experience. (Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Plumber’s license and valid driver’s license required). (Class A gas license is preferred). (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).

Degree Equivalency Formula

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT (S)

• Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Plumber’s license
• Valid driver’s license

This position will work in either Zone 1 or Zone 3.