Journeyman Plumber

Journeyman Plumber

Department: Maintenance – Bryant, Arkansas
Job : 5707084
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted Date: May 12, 2026
Starting Date: July 1, 2026
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Grade/Level: Classified
Reports To: Maintenance Director or Assistant Maintenance Director – Maintenance
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: 240‑day contract. Hours are typically 7:00-3:30 daily with a 30‑minute lunch and two 15‑minute breaks. The schedule may vary based on district needs.

Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems according to specifications or plumbing codes.

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers, water heaters, drinking fountains, ice machines, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets using hand or power tools.
• Keep records of work assignments.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, repairing broken pipes, or clearing clogged drains.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
• Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to the required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe‑threading machines, or pipe‑bending machines.
• Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
• Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
• Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs and plan installations around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Install green plumbing equipment such as faucet flow restrictors, dual‑flush or pressure‑assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings using hand or power tools.
• Recommend energy or water‑saving products such as low‑flow faucets or shower heads, water‑saving toilets, or high‑efficiency hot water heaters.
• Report any suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse to the proper authorities.
• Report suspected bullying to the building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.
• Adhere to all district policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director or Assistant Maintenance Director.

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following district procedures.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Goal Oriented – Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve problems or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Loyal – Sense of duty to the employer.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task.
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