District Engineer - Plumber​/Pipefitter

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted:
1/14/2026

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
January 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Glenbard Township High School District 87

Job Posting #: 10380

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Position

District Engineer - Plumber/Pipefitter

Building

McClain Center

Position Type

Educational Support Personnel (ESP)

Term

12-month

Hours

8 hours per day plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch

License Required

Licensed Plumber in DuPage and/or Cook County

Supervisor

Facilities and Operations Manager

Rate of Pay

$47.06

Start Date

January 2026

Position Summary

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is seeking a qualified candidate who will perform specialized plumbing, pipe fitting, pump maintenance and irrigation system maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and new installation tasks to meet the needs of students, staff, and the general public. Coordinate and monitor water treatment programs at all District sites. Provide specialized skills not ordinarily available from the buildings' maintenance staff in the maintenance, repair, and upgrading of District equipment and facilities.

Work with other divisions as directed. Communicate knowledge and work with personnel in the performance of their duties..

Qualifications

• Maintained regular attendance with no occurrences of attendance abuse during the previous two years.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately, as well as exhibit patience and understanding with students, staff, and the general public.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to use prescribed safety and personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to perform difficult physical labor in variable weather conditions such as hot, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis, and work from scaffolding and lifts on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach while performing various assignments as well as operate all related equipment.
• Must have an appropriate and valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must have a current IL Plumbing license.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to perform specialized plumbing and pipe fitting tasks for corrective and preventive maintenance on plumbing and piping systems, pump maintenance, chemical tests, valve repair and maintenance and plumbing fixture installations.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to read and understand blueprints and drawings and perform plumbing layouts from this information.
• Must have experience in plumbing maintenance of the type typical of those found in District.
• Must be able to demonstrate the safe and efficient use of all tools, equipment, machines, and technologies in the plumbing division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Not all Inclusive)

• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to perform corrective and preventative maintenance tasks on plumbing, pip fitting, pumps, and irrigation systems including but not limited water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, heating and cooling piping, and plumbing fixtures.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to operate all District irrigation system controllers and perform seasonal startup and shutdown tasks on all District irrigation systems.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to coordinate and monitor water treatment programs at all District sites.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to evaluate and prioritize job assignments, material and time requirements, personnel needs, and special equipment necessary to complete assignments.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and schematics to perform electrical troubleshooting, and installations from this information.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to evaluate and prioritize job assignments, material and time…