Journeyman Plumber

261 Days Journeyman Plumber Contact Information Cindy Dering Email: cindy.dering@wylieisd.net Primary Purpose: Under general supervision, maintain the flow and drainage of water, air, and other gasses by assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures district wide. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems in district facilities. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent Texas journeyman plumber license Valid Texas driver’s license Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques Knowledge of plumbing codes Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material Ability to perform mathematical calculations Ability to diagnose and resolve problems Ability to use hand and power tools Experience: Four years experience in plumbing field Major Responsibilities and Duties: Maintenance and Repair • Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. • Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders. • Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, etc. • Repair dishwashers and kitchen equipment that incorporate gas or water consumption. • Receive and complete work orders. • Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates. • Maintain accurate records on material and labor used. • Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials. • Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean. • Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects. • Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures. • Respond to emergency calls as needed. Safety • Perform 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. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Hand and power tools; pipe bender; propane torch; welding equipment; sewer router; heavy equipment, including forklift, trencher, backhoe. Light truck or van. Working Conditions: Tools/Equipment Used: Plumbing tools and equipment including pipe bender, propane torch; hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including forklift, trencher, backhoe; light truck or van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis;occasional very heavy lifting of 80 lbs. or over. Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and fumes, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around gas lines; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Approved by: _______________________________________ __________________________ (Employee signature) Date Reviewed by: _______________________________________ __________________________ (Employer signature) Date

Journeyman Plumber

Contact Information

Cindy Dering
Email: cindy.dering@wylieisd.net

Primary Purpose:

Under general supervision, maintain the flow and drainage of water, air, and other gasses by assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures district wide. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems in district facilities.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Texas journeyman plumber license

Valid Texas driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques

Knowledge of plumbing codes

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Ability to use hand and power tools

Experience:

Four years experience in plumbing field

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

• Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders.
• Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, etc.
• Repair dishwashers and kitchen equipment that incorporate gas or water consumption.
• Receive and complete work orders.
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.

Safety

• Perform 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Hand and power tools; pipe bender; propane torch; welding equipment; sewer router; heavy equipment, including forklift, trencher, backhoe. Light truck or van.

Working Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Plumbing tools and equipment including pipe bender, propane torch; hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including forklift, trencher, backhoe; light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis;occasional very heavy lifting of 80 lbs. or over.

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and fumes, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around gas lines; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved by: _______________________________________ __________________________

(Employee signature) Date

Reviewed by: _______________________________________ __________________________

(Employer signature) Date