Tradesman Plumber - Full time - Haltom City, TX

Fountain; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Fountain is looking for a full-time Tradesman Plumber for a permanent position in Haltom City, TX. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills and a 'safety first' mindset.

Responsibilities include maintaining plumbing systems, completing preventative maintenance, and collaborating with other departments. Candidates should have at least 2 years of trade experience, with bilingual skills being advantageous.

The position offers a competitive compensation of $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2 plus years of applicable trade experience.
• Drain Cleaning endorsement preferred.
• Experience with public school districts or colleges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open sewer lines and repair plumbing fixtures.
• Complete preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems throughout the district.

Skills

verbal communication

written communication

problem-solving

time management

bilingual

Job description

Tradesman Plumber - Full time - Haltom City, TX

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00/hour

Schedule: Full time

Job Type: Permanent

Industry: Other

Job Summary

This position requires a highly motivated, self‑starting individual with a positive attitude who needs little oversight in the daily scope of their duties and work activities. The successful candidate possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and utilizes those with superiors, subordinates and those associated with the work. They are a problem solver, well organized, and can effectively prioritize. Follow‑up is second nature with this person. They maintain a strong sense of urgency concerning the scheduling and performance of the work. The person works well independently or as a productive member of a group, has a “safety first” mindset and models/nurtures safe working practices for themselves and staff, values delivering quality and excellent customer service, works well under pressure, has keen time management skills, and loves to be challenged and work with people towards solutions.

Job Qualifications

• 2 plus years of applicable trade experience.
• Drain Cleaning endorsement preferred.
• Certifications as applicable.
• Experience with public school districts or colleges preferred.
• Bilingual is advantageous.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Opens sewer lines to restrooms, shop areas, kitchens, and water fountains, repairing fittings, lines, valves and other plumbing fixtures.
• Responsible for completing preventative maintenance on plumbing fixtures, equipment and related piping systems.
• Assists in the preparation of gas inspection in accordance with plumbing codes.
• Installs, repairs and/or maintains all aspects of plumbing systems throughout the district, including but not limited to gas, water, waste and vent systems, domestic water, domestic hot water and circulating pumps.
• Repairs and/or replaces various plumbing fixtures or water, waste water or vent line inside or outside of the buildings.
• Repairs and/or replaces storm drainage pipe as well as any new plumbing installation.
• Maintains all equipment used in plumbing department.
• Orders materials, plans jobs and estimates cost on limited basis.
• May be assigned 1-2 helpers by the Department Lead to assist with completing work order assignments.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Is committed to working safely at all times.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities

• May collaborate with department staff, principals, upper‑level administrators, outside consultants, vendors and contractors in the daily execution of duties.
• Assesses condition of district's facilities and building systems and provides written communication for use with work orders, budgeting and long‑range planning.
• Coordinates building systems and maintenance work with other departmental functions to ensure quality customer service in the district.
• Uses department’s work order system to manage productivity and efficiency of facility repairs and daily operations. Tracks work orders and ensures that the work is completed in a timely manner. Reviews work orders completed for results, time and materials. Verifies completion and quality of work.
• Assists in selecting, testing and ordering in‑house supplies, equipment and materials. Ensures products are safe to use and a proper inventory is maintained.
• Accepts other responsibilities as assigned by the director.
• Attends all required meetings.
• Works on special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of all plumbing systems associated with commercial buildings. Ability to work on and troubleshoot all plumbing systems associated with commercial buildings. Must possess or have the ability to quickly learn the ability to utilize computers and associated software/hardware, common to the industry. Possesses excellent people skills and requires reading, mathematical and written language abilities.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Hand Tools, Power Tools, Measuring tools, Testing Tools, Welding Tools, Ladders, Painting, Cutting Tools.

Posture: Sits, stands, walks, bends, and twists on a daily basis.

Motion: Kneels, crouches, squats, climbs and lifts several times per week.

Lifting: Lifts up to 50 pounds and frequently lifts up to 35 pounds.

Environment: Location of job may be in the office, shop, warehouse, vehicle, outdoors, on roofs, in crawl spaces, above ceilings and below floors. Is frequently exposed to dirt, dust, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, wetness/humidity, darkness or poor lighting and extreme temperatures. Is periodically exposed to mechanical, chemical, electrical and fire hazards.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

License/Certification

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