Plumber II - Maintenance

Bibb County School District; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Personal leave

Job summary

Bibb County School District seeks a Plumber II - Maintenance to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems across school facilities. The role requires reading blueprints, prioritizing service requests, and coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure safety and compliance with codes.

Responsibilities include pipefitting, fixture installation, inspections, and emergency repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state equivalency.
• Experience in skilled carpentry.
• Plumbing experience or plumbing apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair school plumbing systems.
• Interpret blueprints and construction drawings for installation and compliance.
• Perform pipefitting: measuring, cutting, threading, bending, assembling pipes.
• Service plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, urinals, water heaters, and related components.
• Respond to service requests and coordinate with other staff as needed.
• Maintain records of work performed and materials used.

Skills

Communication skills

Human relations

Pipefitting

Welding

Tools proficiency

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Plumber II - Maintenance

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908879

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of plumbing fixtures and piping systems in school and district facilities. The position requires regular site visits to schools and district buildings to evaluate work at various stages of completion. Assignments are received through oral instructions or written work orders and frequently involve interpreting blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications to ensure work is completed accurately and in compliance with applicable codes.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair plumbing systems including water supply lines, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage, gas piping, and related fixtures in school and district facilities.
• Diagnose plumbing issues, determine corrective actions, and perform repairs to restore systems to proper working conditions.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, construction drawings, schematics, and specifications to ensure accurate installation and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Perform pipefitting tasks including measuring, cutting, threading, bending, and assembling pipe using appropriate tools and materials.
• Install and service plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, urinals, water heaters, drinking fountains, backflow preventers, and related components.
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper operation, safety, and compliance with district standards and plumbing codes.
• Respond to service requests and work orders, prioritizing tasks to minimize disruption to school operations.
• Coordinate work with other maintenance trades, contractors, and facility staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on assignments.
• Identify potential plumbing issues and recommend preventive maintenance or system improvements.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and safe, following all district safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• May provide guidance or technical support to Plumber I staff or apprentices as assigned.
• Perform emergency repairs after hours or during inclement weather as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or State Approved High School Equivalency. Experience in skilled carpentry. Prior experience as a plumber or plumbing apprenticeship preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of National Plumbing Code.

Good communications skills.

Excellent human relations skills.

Skill in pipefitting and welding techniques.

Skill in the use of hand and power tools as related to building and plumbing repairs, installation, and preventative maintenance.

Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.

Skill in problem-solving and troubleshooting.

Ability to read and work from blueprints and sketches.

Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret information and instructions.

Ability to relate to and communicate with other system and school personnel in order to accomplish job responsibilities.

Ability to work independently without close supervision.

Ability to respond to emergency calls and work overtime as needed.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to respond to emergency calls and to work overtime as needed.

Salary/Terms/Benefits:

• 239 day contract year; 8 hours per day
• Salary Range: GR121J ($44,109.84- $47,914.72) annually (placement on salary schedule based on years of related experience). Up to ten years allowed. The stated salary range reflects the opportunity forpay over the course of the employee's tenure. For external candidates, the top pay is not a potential startingsalary.
• Excellent benefits package: includes health insurance; dental and life insurance; employee assistance program; personal and sick leave; Membership in Teachers’ Retirement System is not available.

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established.Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bibb County School District will provide reasonableaccommodationsto qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals requestan accommodationso long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete listof physicaldemands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.07 to $25.06 Per Year

Contact Information

• Bibb County School District
• Human Resources Department
• 484 Mulberry Street, Suite 501
• Macon, Georgia 31216
• Phone: [phone]