Senior School Plumbing Technician

Three Oaks Elementary School; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a skilled plumber to install, maintain, modify, and repair plumbing and mechanical systems across school facilities. You will read blueprints, evaluate projects, and coordinate with dispatch, staff, and vendors to ensure timely, safe outcomes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of plumbing experience. Valid driver's license, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years in the plumbing trade.
• Proficiency with reading blueprints and specs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED/Vocational program

3 years experience in plumbing

Tools

Pipefitting tools

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a skilled plumber to install, maintain, modify, and repair plumbing and mechanical systems across school facilities. You will read blueprints, evaluate projects, and coordinate with dispatch, staff, and vendors to ensure timely, safe outcomes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of plumbing experience. Valid driver's license, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.