Plumber Master -Level 4

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a Plumber Master - Level 4 to inspect, repair and install plumbing equipment across the district. The role requires a Texas Journeyman Plumbing License, a valid Texas driver’s license, and at least five years of plumbing experience.

Candidates should be proficient reading blueprints and using essential trade tools, with readiness to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; license required.
• Must possess Texas State Journeyman Plumbing License and valid TX driver's license.
• Must pass drug test and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs of plumbing equipment.
• Install, test and repair gas piping and connections.
• Troubleshoot gas-operated equipment.
• Unblock sanitary sewer lines.
• Repair or replace lift pumps and submersibles.
• Process work orders and maintain time entries.
• Maintain familiarity with computer systems for email and time entry.
• Assist in cost estimates and material orders.
• Operate excavating equipment as needed.
• Test and repair backflow devices.
• Respond to occasional after-hours emergencies.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Plumbing installation & repair

Blueprint reading

Tool use & maintenance

Five years plumbing experience

Education

Texas State Journeyman Plumbing License

Job description

Job Title

Plumber Master -Level 4

Duty Days: 240

Pay Grade: N07

Salary Schedule: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose: Responsible for the inspection, repair and installation of plumbing equipment for PISD.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Have a valid Texas Driver's License and meet and maintain insurance requirements of PISD
• Must possess and maintain Texas State Journeyman Plumbing License
• Must pass drug test and be part of a random drug testing program
• Must pass criminal history check

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge and developed skill in all phases of plumbing installation and repair
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret diagrams
• Skilled in the maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of the trade
• Minimum of five years plumbing experience preferred
• Must be willing to acquire backflow testing license

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs of plumbing equipment
• Installs, tests and repairs gas piping and connections
• Performs troubleshooting procedures and repair on gas operated equipment
• Removes blockages from sanitary sewer lines
• Repairs and/or replaces lift pumps, booster pumps and submersibles
• Must be able to perform necessary paper work to process work orders
• Must have a working knowledge of computer systems in regards to email, work order and time entry systems
• Participates in the preparation of cost estimates, material orders and records maintenance
• Operates excavating equipment, backhoe, trackhoe, skid‑steer, etc
• Test and repair backflow devices
• Must be willing to respond to occasional after hour emergencies
• Performs other duties as directed

Equipment Used

Pipe vises and portable stands, pipe cutters, burr reamers, pipe wrenches, flaring tools, various sealing compounds, pipe dies and taps, tube benders, impact tools, electrical power tools associated with the trade; sewer cleaning machines prop press tools, soldering torch, trash pumps.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work from ladders and elevated platforms, lift heavy items, dig ditches. Must have full use of all faculties. Duties require working in dirty areas, outside in undesirable weather conditions, exposure to noise and vibration; exposure to direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity. Occasional work in well‑lit, air conditioned buildings. Work environment includes electrical hazards.