Maintenance Operator-Plumber - Maintenance

Maintenance Operator‑Plumber - Maintenance )

Starting Date: Immediately

Minimum Salary: $63,005/Days: 248

Primary

Purpose:

To maintain, install and repair all district plumbing and related equipment in order to minimize interruption of the education process.

Education/Certification: Journeyman Plumber’s license (TX);
Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier;
Must obtain a structural pest control license within one year.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to read blueprints;
Ability to operate backhoe and ditch trencher.

Preferred Experience: Five years experience in plumbing trade with background in repair, remodeling, and new construction.

• Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative and dependability.
• Report to work on time each day.
• Clean sanitary sewer lines.
• Repair water leaks.
• Maintain all gas lines in safe condition and perform gas leaks tests as directed.
• Repair drinking fountain fixtures.
• Install new plumbing and domestic water systems as needed in existing facilities.
• Maintain and repair sewage and sump pumps.
• Maintain and repair hot water circulating pumps and hot water heaters.
• Perform other functions as required by the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain and repair all restroom related plumbing.
• Maintain and repair or remodel all kitchen related plumbing.
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

• Backhoe
• Ditch Trencher
• Jack Hammer
• Saw
• Welding Machine
• Water Pumps
• Hand Drill
• Pipe Welder
• Large, Medium, and Small Sewer Machines
• Dirt Tampers

Mental Demands: Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions;
Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel;
Ability to meet deadlines and alter work priorities.

Physical Demands: Frequent driving of vehicles;
Continuous working with machinery;
Continuous climbing of ladders and stairs;
Continuous walking;
Limited sitting;
Continuous pulling, lifting carrying and dragging;
Continuous squatting;
Frequent working at heights;
Frequent stooping;
Frequent crawling;
Frequent bending;
Requires quick reactions, good balance and steady hands.

Sensory Requirements: Significant hearing;
Near vision;
Far vision;
Peripheral vision;
Color discrimination;
Depth perception.

Environment: Exposure to temperature extremes, fumes, dust, solvents, toxic chemicals/materials, noise, high voltage, rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice, roof tar, grease, oils, insulation fibers, ceiling tile fibers.

Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.