Job Description

Pay Grade: 48B (Min $23.62 per hr)
Work Days: 261

Primary Purpose:

• Maintain and repair plumbing equipment and building plumbing system components. Install, repair, inspect, test and clean new and existing equipment

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman's plumbing license or comparable experience
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Driving record that is insurable with Plano ISD's insurance carrier

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to communicate well and deal with all people in a courteous and positive manner
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, blue prints and specifications
• Ability to read and understand plumbing instructions effectively
• Knowledge of commercial plumbing, and applicable boiler and plumbing codes

Experience:

• Five years of experience in the plumbing trade

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers and water coolers
• Analyze each job assignment and consult with the supervisor to ensure labor and material are available
• Study building plans and drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, ensuring that each work order shows a history of labor and material used
• Inspect facilities and initiate work, as needed
• Follow safety rules and procedures, and assume the responsibility of ensuring that safety rules are being followed by plumber technicians
• Maintain a clean company vehicle (interior and exterior) and report any vehicle irregularities
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance that is safe and representative of the department
• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Plumbing equipment to include, but not limited to, sewer machines, torches and VOM; heavy machinery, including front-end loaders and backhoes; and Plano ISD vehicles

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:

• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional lifting and carrying, 15-50 pounds; occasional twisting, reaching above shoulder, bending, climbing, crawling, and digging; manual dexterity to complete projects in a craftsman fashion; may require working in inclement weather

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