Plumber

Plumber

Williamsburg James City School District OPERATIONS - Williamsburg, Virginia

Job : 5586603
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Mar 24, 2026

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Grade: U07 (Unified)

Location: Operations

This position assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains water and plumbing systems.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and non‑metals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools.
• Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water heaters, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and other water‑carrying equipment.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Maintains plumbing tools and equipment.
• Repairs and replaces restroom fixtures, flush valves, faucets, valves, commodes, urinals, and sinks.
• Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains inventory.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values:
  Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability and Collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Journeyman Plumber’s License.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the state of Virginia.
• Good driving record based upon the criteria of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools division.
• Knowledge of the state Plumbing Code.
• Knowledge of theory, application, diagnostics, and troubleshooting associated with fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Ability to read and understand service manuals and test equipment instructions.
• Basic computer skills.

Supervises temporary, part‑time employees when assigned.

Performs duties under the supervision of the Coordinator for Facilities and the Trades Foreman.

Frequent interruptions, changing priorities. Requires ability to respond to emergency situations during nights and weekends. Requires some unpleasant aspects such as the use of acids in drain openers, exposure to sewer gas from vent stacks, unsanitary conditions. Must be able to work alone and independently. Ability to perform heavy labor and lift up to 100 pounds. Ability to stand, stoop, and bend for long periods of time.

Ability to work in various types of environmental conditions. Ability to use hand power tools.

Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $22.35 to $36.12 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Maintenance

• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.