Plumber Apprentice

Killeen ISD; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Killeen ISD is seeking a Plumber Apprentice to assist the plumber in installing and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems. This role involves practical hands-on work and collaborating with skilled plumbers.

The position requires a High school diploma or GED with preferred plumbing service experience. Physical stamina is essential, and a valid driver's license is required. Day-to-day duties include prep work, cleaning, and supporting the lead plumber.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site.
• Traces out short clogs in pipes.
• Assists in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as pipes and plumbing fixtures.
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
• Disassembles defective plumbing equipment, replaces defective or worn parts, and reassembles equipment.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Performs other routine duties and any tasks assigned by the Lead Plumber, Plumbers, or Plant Services Supervisor.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Learn plumbing tech info

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Plumber Apprentice

Summary Assists the plumber to install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems.

Reports To: Plumber

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathers tools and supplies to be used at work site.
• Traces out short clogs in pipes.
• Assists in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as pipes and plumbing fixtures.
• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.
• Disassembles defective plumbing equipment, replaces defective or worn parts, and reassembles equipment.
• Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.
• Performs other routine duties and any tasks assigned by the Lead Plumber, Plumbers, or Plant Services Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience in plumbing service preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to learn plumbing technical information. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Possess current driver's license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Revised Date: November 6, 2015

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