Plumber J - Night Crew - Maintenance

Job Description Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Base Hourly: $24.97 Class/Calendar: B25,12 months Vacation, sick leave, holidays,retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance Performance Pay: Available annually 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Job Summary: To work as part of a team of skilled journeymen to deliver efficient, concentrated work efforts one campus at a time. Projects are assigned using a team model to be completed in accordance with established safety guidelines and timelines. This position will install, repair and maintain plumbing systems throughout the district and perform routine building maintenance tasks (i.e. painting, carpentry, masonry, electrical, HVAC, etc.) Alternative work schedule (9/80’s) Monday – Thursday 9-hour shift & Friday 8-hour shift, with every other Friday off over the course of two weeks. Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work for Maintenance in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. In compliance with federal law, employees required to have a Commercial Driver’s License shall also be tested upon application, post-accident and at random. Key Responsibilities: Complete all types of plumbing work per work orders Install new plumbing systems as needed Process completed work orders on computerized system Perform, under the direction of a journeyman, minor electrical maintenance to replace and/or repair fixtures (i.e. wall switches/outlets, LED and fluorescent bulbs/tubes, sockets, fuses, etc.) Perform, under the direction of a journeyman, minor painting maintenance to include proper preparation, paint mixture and application, and use of painting equipment Perform, under direction of a journeyman, minor carpentry and masonry work to include installing acoustical tiles, floor tiles, baseboard and trim, ceramic tile, tack boards and marker boards, etc.; build closets, bookcases and shelving, etc.; operate floor sanding equipment, lathes, planes, joiners, band saws, power tools and other woodworking equipment Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, HVAC, special equipment, special systems, surfaces and plumbing systems in accordance with School Facilities Board (SFB) guidelines Regular and on-time attendance required Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit Perform repairs to various types or roof systems (i.e. build-up, shingles and single ply) Cut glass for desk tops; cut and/or install mirrors; repair existing windows May prepare working drawings from sketches May direct the work of helpers Help write job scopes and specifications May give direction to and/or oversee the work of outside contractors Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications: High School education or equivalent Valid Arizona driver’s license and safe driving record Minimum five years’ journeyman level plumbing experience including two years’ service repair work Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community Significant experience performing routine maintenance tasks in one or more of the following trades: electrical, painting, carpentry, HVAC, etc. Working knowledge of tools, materials, methods and safe working practices of the plumbing trade Knowledge of city, state and federal plumbing codes Ability to install, repair and maintain plumbing systems throughout the district Ability to interpret, to understand and to work from plans, specifications and blueprints Ability to estimate the cost of jobs and to make materials list Computer proficiency to include us of basic software applications (Word, Excel, email, etc.) Ability to schedule, track and close work orders using maintenance software on an iPad hand-held device Ability to use a variety of hand, power and specialty tools according to established safety guidelines Good safety and work habits; good attendance record Ability to read and work from blueprints and to layout work assignments Ability to successfully perform work assignments according to verbal and/or written instructions with minimum supervision; to coordinate workload using established priorities Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; to work as a member of a team to complete work assignments in a timely manner Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, swing shift, holidays) Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Work is primarily performed indoors in various school buildings (classrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, gyms, utility rooms, etc.) across the district As part of the night crew, the plumber works after typical school hours, often starting in the late afternoon or evening and ending early morning May involve exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., sewage, chemicals), biohazards, and potentially dangerous conditions (e.g., confined spaces, heights, slippery surfaces) Must be ready to handle urgent repairs (e.g., burst pipes, gas leaks) during the shift Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders/scaffolds, and working in awkward positions (e.g., under sinks, inside walls, ceilings) Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. or more Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Plumber J - Night Crew - Maintenance Mesa USD 4 Maintenance - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5906026 Application Deadline: Nov 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Re-Posted: Sep 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $24.97 Per Hour Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Map #J-18808-Ljbffr Mesa-Public-Schools---A