Plumber (Non-Licensed)

Parkway Schools; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

Pension plan with 6.86% employer match

403(b) and 457 plans

Employer paid life insurance

Generous leave time

Positive work environment

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Parkway School District is seeking a Plumber (Non-Licensed) to maintain and repair plumbing systems across facilities. The role is year-round, 8-hour shifts, non-exempt, with starting pay of $24.45 per hour and up depending on experience.

The position is based in the Operations Building in the West County area, with opportunities for advancement and a strong benefits package. Essential duties include maintaining plumbing equipment, responding to emergencies, installing fixtures, and coordinating

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Fingerprint background check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains vehicle, tools, and equipment for safe operation.
• Responds to emergencies during and after hours.
• Repairs plumbing systems and fixtures to ensure safety and functionality.
• Coordinates with lead and other trades to complete work orders timely.
• Installs plumbing systems and fixtures to upgrade capabilities.
• Monitors facility condition and recommends preventive maintenance.

Skills

Emergency response

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility.

We're looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Plumber (Non-Licensed).

Benefits

The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our "Family Friendly" benefits offer you:

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location: Operations Building

Position: Year-round (12 months, 8 hours)

Status: Non-Exempt 10

Open Date: 11/4/2026

Closing Date: when filled

Starting Pay: $24.45 per hour and up (depending on experience)

Essential Functions

• Maintains vehicle, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Cleans out and repairs with power flushing equipment (e.g. wet wells, roof drains, plumbing vent pipes, stool/urinals, showers, storm sewers, grease/clay traps, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring units are operating correctly and within safety guidelines.
• Collaborates with manager on issues involving environmental hazards and safety concerns for the purpose of providing information, making recommendations, and achieving department goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with assigned lead and other trades (e.g. status updates, following-up on contracted services, new installations, day to day activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, completing work orders and/or projects in a timely manner.
• Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in plumbing, sewer, and irrigation systems (e.g. storm sewer drain lines, sanitary drain lines, etc.) for the purpose of identifying repair and/or replacement needs.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Installs plumbing systems and fixtures (e.g. hot water heaters, drinking fountains, shower mixing valves, ice machines, dishwashers, washer/dryers, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded capabilities.
• Monitors buildings and facilities for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs, and recommending preventive maintenance.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, material lists, job costs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces a variety of plumbing systems, components, and obsolete equipment (e.g. sinks, leaking fire hydrants, pressure reducing valves, back flow preventers, garbage disposals, circulating pumps, sump pumps, sewage ejectors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring systems are functional and safe, and supporting operational needs.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Experience:

Job-related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Clearances:

Fingerprint Background Check Clearance required.