POSITION TITLE: Plumber Journeyman

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Master Plumber Foreman

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

HOURLY SALARY RANGE:  Minimum $17.86, Midpoint $22.33, Maximum $26.80

Primary Purpose

Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED

Plumber Journeyman 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

One year experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; clear driving record

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

• Study building plans and work drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Inspect structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locate and mark position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cut and thread pipe. 
• Bend pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
• Join pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
• Fill pipe system with water or air and read pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains. 
• Weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.

Safety

•  Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency. 
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. 
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc. 
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and immediately report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and special events as assigned. 

Communication

• Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Hand and power tools; pipe bender; propane torch; welding equipment; sewer rooter; heavy equipment, including forklift, trencher, backhoe, district vehicle
• Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and tight and enclosed spaces
• Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive hand motions, wrist flexion/extension, grasping/squeezing, overhead reaching; frequent driving
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
• Environment: Work outside and inside; on slippery or uneven surfaces; on ladders and scaffolding; around machinery and moving parts; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, fumes, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration; frequent districtwide travel; occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions