Plumber Apprentice

Overview

Job Title:
Apprentice, Plumber

Reports to: Director of Maintenance & Facilities

Dept./School: Maintenance Department

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: OS2 – 245 days

Date Revised: 09/08/2025

Primary

Purpose:

Undergeneralsupervision,assistinmaintainingandprovidingforthesafeconditionandoperationofallplumbingsystemsindistrictfacilities.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by candidate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of HVAC repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test

Experience:

• One-three years in plumbing field

• Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
• Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision-making.
• Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
• Uses time productively on the job.
• Follows district policies, rules and regulations
• Accepts supervisory direction
• Strives to improve job skills
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

• Install and do minor repair on faucets, fixtures, and drains.
• Receivesandcompleteworkordersasissuedundersupervisionofajourneyman plumber.
• Retrievepartsandtoolsasneeded.
• Assists licensed maintenance worker in all facets of commercial plumbing repair and remodeling.
• Assist in the repair or installation of irrigation systems.

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise general maintenance worker when assigned.

Equipment Used:

Handandpowertools;

Pipe bender;

Propane torch;

Soldering equipment;

Sewer rooter.

Lighttruckorvan.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Frequent district wide travel.