Plumber

Position Type:
Maintenance

Date Posted:
8/15/2025

Location:
Maintenance Department
This full-time position would also require expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on commercial kitchen equipment throughout Crandall ISD. Additional responsibilities include conducting repairs on various facility systems, including plumbing, water systems, RPZ (Reduced Pressure Zone) assemblies, and boiler system updates. Minimum of a Journeyman license is required.

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Clear and valid Texas driver's license
Texas Journeyman plumber license

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques
Knowledge of plumbing codes
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics, and written reference material
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Experience:
Two (2) years experience in plumbing field and continuous education towards master plumber license.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair
1. 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.
2. Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures.
3. Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment including sinks, commodes,
and water heaters. Install and repair kitchen equipment such as gas stoves and dishwashers.
4. Receive and complete work orders. Select materials and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
5. Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
6. Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
7. Respond to emergency calls as needed.

Safety
8. Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials. Perform preventative maintenance on
tools and equipment and ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
9. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
10. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately
correctable to supervisor.

Other
11. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or
parents.
12. Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district approved website.
13. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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.
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, frequent exposures to extreme hot
and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibrations, 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 districtwide travel.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.