PLUMBER L2

DPS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,676 - 34,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Time off

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Journeyman-level plumber to perform a range of plumbing maintenance and installation tasks across district facilities in Denver, CO. The role requires coordination with staff, safety awareness around students and employees, and timely response to requests.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 2–10 years of journeyman experience, and relevant Colorado driver’s license and ASSE backflow certification for advanced levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two to ten years journeyman plumbing experience; levels specify minimum experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and insurability per District standards.
• ASME/ASSE Backflow Certification required for L2/L3.
• Commitment to equity and supporting students.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders, reviews, prioritizes and plans plumbing related issues and requests.
• Acquires supplies from warehouse and local vendors, researching for supplies and diagrams.
• Coordinates with staff on site, prioritizing safety for students and employees.
• Prepares and cleans up job site, including scaffolding, and disposes of waste and flammable materials.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures (toilets, urinals, sinks, etc.) and hot water systems.
• Tests and certifies backflow devices and boiler controls; replaces faulty components.
• Repairs piping and fixtures; investigates gas and sewer concerns and indoor air quality issues.
• On-call snow removal and emergency response as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ASSE Backflow Protection Assembly tester Certificate

Job description

Applications will be received until August 4, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline.

About this job:

Performs plumbing work (e.g., alteration, maintenance) on district plumbing systems (e.g., potable water supply, distribution building drains, sewers).

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $33.676-$34.288. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• L2 (Journeyman)
  • Receives work orders, reviews, prioritizes and develops plan for plumbing related issues and requests.
  • Determines and acquires supplies from warehouse and local vendors, researching for supplies and diagrams.
  • Communicates and coordinates with staff at work site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees).
  • Prepares and cleans up job site (e.g., erecting scaffolding), taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees), and disposes of waste and flammable materials.
  • Installs new plumbing fixtures and repairs existing plumbing fixtures including: water closets, urinals, flush-o-meters, lavatories, lavatory faucets, kitchen sinks, kitchen faucets, drinking fountains, shower valves, tempering valves, wash fountains, emergency eye wash fountains and showers.
  • Installs and replace hot water heaters, boilers and heat exchangers for domestic hot water.
  • Diagnoses malfunctioning boiler controls for domestic hot water, controls for hot water heaters and hot water heat exchanger controls. This includes all repairs, adjustments and replacement of faulty controls, electronic relays, electric switches, air –electric pressure switches and circuit boards.
  • Installs and repairs, tests and certifies cross connection control devices of all types.
  • Replaces faulty electrical components for infrared flush-o-meters, wash fountains, faucets on hand sinks.
  • Tests for natural gas and air-line leaks, locate and repair.
  • Investigates, locates and corrects sewer gas smells that effect indoor air quality.
  • Repairs, replaces and installs new piping, fittings (e.g., domestic hot, hot circulating line, waste and vent, swimming pools and irrigation).
  • Performs work and cross trains in at least one other trade as an apprentice.
  • Assists with snow removal efforts on a 24 hour on-call basis.
  • Responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED minimum
• Two to ten years experience and training; minimum as follows: L1: Two (2) years related experience, L2: Four (4) years experience, L3: Ten (10) years journeyman experience, including one (1) year internal experience, District specific training or equivalent required for all levels.
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and meet District insurability standards. L2 (Journeyman) and L3 (Master or Multi-Skilled): Must have and maintain a valid American Society of Sanitary Engineering ASSE Backflow Protection Assembly tester Certificate.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun