Plumber Master -Level 4

Job Title: Plumber Master -Level 4

Duty Days: 240

Pay Grade: N07

Salary Schedule: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose:

      Responsible for the inspection, repair and installation of plumbing equipment for PISD

Qualifications:

      Education/Certification:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Have a valid Texas Driver's License and meet and maintain insurance requirements of PISD
• Must possess and maintain Texas State Journeyman Plumbing License
• Must pass drug test and be part of a random drug testing program
• Must pass criminal history check

      Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge and developed skill in all phases of plumbing installation and repair
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret diagrams
• Skilled in the maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of the trade
• Minimum of five years plumbing experience preferred
• Must be willing to acquire backflow testing license

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs repairs of plumbing equipment
• Installs, test and repairs gas piping and connections
• Performs troubleshooting procedures and repair on gas operated equipment
• Removes blockages from sanitary sewer lines
• Repairs and/or replaces lift pumps, booster pumps and submersibles
• Must be able to perform necessary paper work to process work orders
• Must have a working knowledge of computer systems in regards to email, work order and time entry systems
• Participates in the preparation of cost estimates, material orders and records maintenance
• Operates excavating equipment, backhoe, trackhoe, skid-steer, etc
• Test and repair backflow devices
• Must have a working knowledge of computer systems in regards to email, work order and time entry systems
• Must be willing to respond to occasional after hour emergencies
• Performs other duties as directed

      Equipment Used:

          Pipe vises and portable stands, pipe cutters, burring reamers, pipe

          wrenches,flaring tools, various sealing compounds, pipe dies and taps, tube

          benders, impact tools, electrical power tools associated with the trade; sewer

          cleaning machines pro press tools, soldering torch, trash pumps

Working Conditions:

      Physical Demands:

       Must be able to work from ladders and elevated platforms, lift heavy items and

       dig ditches. Must have full use of all faculties

       Environmental Demands:

       Duties require working in dirty areas, as well as, outside in undesirable

       weather conditions, exposure to noise and vibration; exposure to direct

       sunlight, high temperature and high humidity. Occasionally works in a well-

       lighted, air conditioned building. Work environment includes electrical hazards