Plumbing Craftsman II

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a skilled plumber/mechanic to install, maintain, modify, and repair plumbing and mechanical systems in school facilities. Responsibilities include evaluating projects, reading blueprints, and coordinating with various staff.

The role requires at least 3 years of trade experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to handle emergency calls and preventive maintenance across a geographic zone.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational program required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material and personnel requirements.
• Inspect work by contractors and internal staff; provide recommendations to supervisor.
• Maintain the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone via work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
• Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
• Communicate with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
• Coordinate work with other trades as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
• Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized workspace.
• Evaluate equipment and building systems.
• Procure parts and services with vendors.
• Coordinate warranty repairs.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Project estimation

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pipe threading tools

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform skilled work in the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of plumbing and mechanical systems in school buildings and facilities.

Essential Functions

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material, and personnel requirements.
• Inspect work performed by contractors and internal staff; evaluate and make recommendations to supervisor.
• Maintain the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency calls, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
• Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
• Communicate with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
• Communicate and coordinate work with other trades, as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
• Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Evaluate equipment and building systems.
• Procure parts and services with vendors.
• Coordinate warranty repairs.
• Perform related work as required.

Duties Assigned To Specific Job Functions

• Cut, thread, clean, solder, and/or glue PVC, copper galvanized or mechanical joint piping.
• Unclog sinks, grease traps, sanitary sewers, etc.
• Replace plumbing fixtures as needed.
• Preform preventative maintenance as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls associated with related equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of a trade; knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; ability to use and operate tools and machinery associate with trade; thorough knowledge of hazards and safe precautions associated with the trade; ability to plan, organize and successfully complete multiple, unrelated simultaneous projects; ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; ability to estimate material and time required for various jobs; ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, blueprints, etc.; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; ability to troubleshoot complex systems to include but not limited to Gray water systems, rainwater collection systems, ultraviolet systems, underground cisterns, etc. Proficient in the use of computers and job-related software.

Education And Experience

Required: High School Diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational program required. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the trade.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Employment Details

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate range: $23.72-$34.60

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

• Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U13
• FTE 1.000
• Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr