Plumber

Paterson Public School District; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public School District in Paterson, New Jersey seeks a Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing systems across district facilities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least three years of plumbing experience, a current black seal license, and proficiency reading drawings and plans. Duties include installation, troubleshooting, documenting work, and upholding safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of plumbing experience with a variety of layouts, installations and maintenance tasks.
• Current black seal license.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches, plans and specifications per plumbing code.
• Basic computer skills including email, work orders and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain gas, water, and waste piping systems.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform emergency and permanent repairs.
• Remove stoppages from piping and fixtures.
• Work with various pipe materials and joint types.
• Keep accurate records and use computers to fulfill duties.

Skills

Three years plumbing experience

Computer proficiency

Troubleshooting and repairs

Reading plans and specs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Black seal license

Job description

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Plumber

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Job Details

Job ID: 5499356

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have minimum of three years of experience in plumbing work involving a variety of layout, installation, and maintenancetasks.
• Hold a current black seal license
• Experience with preparing and/or work from sketches, plans, specifications, and roughing-in sheets in accordance with the plumbing code or approved trade practices.
• Have basic proficiency of computer skills needed to support responsibilities of position, including but not limited to e-mail, work orders, spreadsheets, and material ordering information.
• Install, repair, and/or maintain gas, water, and waste disposal pipes and facilities.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and makes emergency and permanent repairs.
• Remove stoppages from piping and toilet, sink, and other facilities.
• Work with wrought iron, cast iron, butt-welded, soil and copper pipe.
• Install and repair piping systems using flanged, screwed, bell and spigot compression, and soldered joints.
• Cover piping and fittings with approved compositions for insulation.
• Be familiar with the nomenclature, use and installation of reducing, pressure relief, surge check, float, gate, globe andother types of valves, unions, sleeves, bushings, reducers and other fittings and valves.
• Be responsible for measuring and fitting of piping and facilities.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems.
• Interpret graphic symbols used on piping drawings.
• Makes plumbing tests on work in progress and completed work.
• Keep accurate records.
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and aneffective work ethic.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing any such information withinlegal confines.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outsideagencies associated with the school.
• Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, State and local health agency requirements, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Aff ...? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $56,032 to $73,432 Per Year

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel
• 90 Delaware Ave
• Paterson, New Jersey 50220
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]