Plumber III

Position Type:
Facility Services
- Para/Manual/Plumber III

Date Posted:
1/15/2025

Location:
Facility Services Center

Date Available:
Fall 2025

Closing Date:
Until FilledPay Grade: 48B Salary Based on Experience
Work Days: 260

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Maintain and repair plumbing equipment and building plumbing system components. Install, repair, inspect, test and cleannew 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 ad

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Respond to and immediately address any active threat incident on campus
• Patrol assigned campus and be visible throughout the day, especially during passing periods, lunch periods, drop-off and pick-up
• Assist with and be visible during drop-off and pickup
• Conduct frequent exterior door sweeps to ensure all doors are locked, closed and functioning properly
• Immediately brief Safety and Security Coordinator on safety or security issues discovered and/or brought to your attention
• Work closely with campus staff and other district personnel to promote a safe and secure environment
• Conduct Safety and Security Inspections at assigned campus
• Demonstrate and maintain firearms proficiency as determined by the district
• Participate as a member of the Campus Emergency Planning Team
• Patrol district in marked security vehicle and respond to campuses as assigned
• Assist in drills and exercises that promote emergency preparedness of campus
• Promote and reinforce district policies and procedures relating to safety and security
• Serve as liaison between campuses and law enforcement, fire/EMS personnel and other outside agencies responding to incidents or investigating matters of concern to the district
• Complete incident reports and other documents as required or directed in an accurate and timely manner
• Provide security coverage at campus or district special events and functions as needed
• Utilize district security cameras to review incidents and/or save video footage as required or instructed
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times
• Serve as a resource to campus in areas of safety, security and emergency preparedness
• Serve as the department's representative on Level 1 threat assessments when instructed or requested to do so
• Attend training as required or directed
• Operate walk-thru and handheld metal detectors as assigned
• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

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  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