2026-2027 Plumber, Unterseen

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General

Date Posted: 5/21/2025

Location: District Wide

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Closing Date: Until Filled

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Location: Maintenance Department

Position Overview The plumber is responsible for performing skilled work in the installation and repair of plumbing lines, fixtures, pumps, boiler, and equipment. The plumber is directly responsible to the Director of School Facilities and Assistant Supervisor of School Facilities.

Minimum Requirements Any combination of education and experience to completion of high school or vocational school.

License

Virginia Driver's License

Journeyman's Plumber License

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs tasks in connection with the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems.

Performs the full range of journeyman level plumbing tasks including estimating material requirements; pipefittings, and fixtures in the sizes, types, or lengths needed.

Locates and marks spots for openings through which pipes are to pass or in which equipment will be installed.

Places and connects air, natural or manufactured gas, sewage, and water fixtures and facilities such as hydrants, water mains, water closets, lavatories, showers, sinks, dish‑washing machines, unit gas heaters, stoves, and air compression equipment.

Clears difficult stoppages in drain pipes.

Prepares boilers for inspection and performs maintenance as required.

Answers all heating and plumbing HVAC complaints.

Advises supervisor on cost estimates for repairs.

Maintains liaison with suppliers supporting functional areas of responsibility to insure that quality products are purchased.

Assists in the development of a preventive maintenance program.

Establishes appropriate safe practices for himself and personnel in schools and personnel working with him at job sites.

Shovels snow and spreads chemicals.

Performs other related duties as requested.

Performance Requirements

Demonstrates an understanding of the job tasks.

Possesses general knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of sanitary plumbing fixtures and related lines and equipment.

Possesses general knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam heating equipment.

Possesses thorough knowledge of applicable plumbing codes.

Demonstrates ability to make time and material estimates.

Demonstrates ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Demonstrates the ability to repair or replace lines and fixtures.

Possesses skill in the use of plumbing and pipe fitting tools.

Physical Requirements Work requires above-average amount of walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, climbing, pushing, pulling and heavy lifting.

Hazards Work involves exposure to dangerous chemicals and extreme weather conditions.

Unusual Demands Work requires travel and availability in the event of an emergency.

Evaluations Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of School Board Policy for Evaluation of Classified Employees.

Benefits This position is eligible for benefits.

Terms of Employment

National Child Care Background

Fingerprinting

Tuberculosis Testing

Contract Length: 260 Days

Details All qualified candidates must submit the following by the closing date of this announcement:

Completed online application.

Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.

Must provide three (3) completed professional reference forms/letters.

All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded is received and accurate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Petersburg City Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

Postings current as of 2/18/2026 3:21:35 PM CST.

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