Maintenance Operator-Plumber - M&O (2024-2025) - Prosper School District

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

            To maintain, install and repair all district plumbing and related equipment in order to minimize interruption of the education process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

            Education/Certification

            Journeyman Plumber’s license (TX)

            Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier

            Must obtain a structural pest control license within one year

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

            Ability to read blueprints

            Ability to operate backhoe and ditch trencher

            Preferred Experience:

            Five years experience in plumbing trade with background in repair, remodeling, and new construction

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Demonstrate acceptable work habits including teamwork, initiative and dependability.

2. Report to work on time each day

3. Clean sanitary sewer lines.

4. Repair water leaks.

5. Maintain all gas lines in safe condition and perform gas leaks tests as directed.

6. Repair drinking fountain fixtures.

7. Install new plumbing and domestic water systems as needed in existing facilities.

8. Maintain and repair sewage and sump pumps.

9. Maintain and repair hot water circulating pumps and hot water heaters.

10. Perform other functions as required by the Maintenance Manager.

11. Maintain and repair all restroom related plumbing.

12. Maintain and repair or remodel all kitchen related plumbing.

13. Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

     

    EQUIPMENT USED:

     

                Backhoe

                Ditch Trencher

                Jack Hammer

                Saw

                Welding Machine

                Water Pumps

                Hand Drill

                Pipe Welder

                Large, Medium, and Small Sewer Machines

                Dirt Tampers

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS

     

                Mental Demands:

                Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions

                Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel

                Ability to meet deadlines and alter work priorities

     

                Physical Demands:

                Frequent driving of vehicles

                Continuous working with machinery

                Continuous climbing of ladders and stairs

                Continuous walking

                Limited sitting

                Continuous pulling, lifting carrying and dragging

                Continuous squatting

                Frequent working at heights

                Frequent stooping

                Frequent crawling

                Frequent bending

                Requires quick reactions, good balance and steady hands

     

                Sensory Requirements:

                Significant hearing

                Near vision

                Far vision

                Peripheral vision

                Color discrimination

                Depth perception

     

                Environment:

                Exposure to:

                            Temperature extremes

                            Fumes

                            Dust

                            Solvents

                            Toxic chemicals/materials

                            Noise

                            High voltage

                            Rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice

                            Roof tar, grease, oils

                            Insulation fibers

                            Ceiling tile fibers