Maintenance Operator-Plumber - Maintenance

Position: Maintenance Operator-Plumber - Maintenance (2025-2026)
Minimum Salary: $62,020/Days: 250

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Backhoe

Ditch Trencher

Jack Hammer

Saw

Welding Machine

Water Pumps

Hand Drill

Pipe Welder

Large, Medium, and Small Sewer Machines

Dirt Tampers

WORKING CONDITIONS

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