| Location | Garland, TX |
Job
Title:
Maintenance
Special
Plumber
Exemption
Status:
Nonexempt
Reports
to:
Maintenance
Supervisor
Plumbing
Date
Revised:
October
2026
Dept.
/School:
Maintenance
Plumbing
Pay
Grade:
MT08
Licensed
or
MT07
Non-licensed
Primary
Purpose:
Under
general
supervision,
perform
installations
and
repairs
on
plumbing
fixtures,
pipes,
and
various
types
of
equipment
using
a
range
of
hand
and
power
tools.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High
School
Diploma
or
equivalent
Clear
and
valid
Texas
driver's
license
Texas
State
Journeyman
Plumbing
License
or
in
process
Must
be
able
to
pass
the
Asbestos
physical
and
obtain
certification
within
90
days
after
the
hire
date
Experience:
Minimum
of
three
(3)
years
of
experience
in
commercial
plumbing
Special
Knowledge/Skills:
Ability
to
perform
responsibilities
under
general
supervision
Knowledge
of
municipal
plumbing
codes
Ability
to
use
plumbing
tools
to
install,
repair,
and
maintain
a
wide
range
of
plumbing
fixtures
and
fittings
Major
Responsibilities
and
Duties:
1.
Perform
all
functions
in
the
plumbing
craft
using
proper
procedures
and
safety
equipment.
2.
Identify
and
control
hazardous
working
conditions
and
ensure
all
safety
precautions
have
been
taken
before
proceeding.
3.
Read
and
interpret
blueprints
and
related
drawings,
and
perform
the
appropriate
installation
and
repair
procedures
to
minimize
structural
weakness.
4.
Locate
and
mark
the
exposure
positions
of
pipes,
pipe
connections,
and
passage
holes
for
pipes
in
walls
and
floors
using
various
plumbing
tools.
5.
Cut
and
thread
pipes
using
various
plumbing
equipment,
and
join
pipes
with
different
plumbing
materials
or
by
soldering.
6.
Test
for
various
leaks
using
pressure
gauges
and
leak
detectors
to
determine
whether
the
system
is
leaking.
7.
Assemble
and
install
plumbing
fixtures
and
pipes
for
heating,
water,
and
drainage
systems
in
accordance
with
specifications
and
plumbing
codes.
8.
Assemble
and
install
valves,
pipe
fittings,
and
pipes
composed
of
metals
and
non-metals
using
hand
and
power
tools.
9.
Repair
and
maintain
plumbing
by
replacing
washers
in
leaky
faucets,
mending
burst
pipes,
and
opening
clogged
drains.
10.
Repair
plumbing
fixtures,
including
sinks,
toilets,
bathtubs,
water
heaters,
garbage
disposals,
dishwashers,
and
grease
traps.
11.
Communicate
effectively
with
department
heads,
principals,
and
all
other
maintenance
personnel
in
a
professional
manner.
12.
Communicate
with
the
immediate
supervisor,
in
all
phases
of
maintenance,
the
requirements
necessary
to
locate,
correct,
repair,
and
complete
each
job
or
project.
13.
Complete
all
required
documentation,
including
work
orders,
material
requisitions,
purchase
orders,
and
other
related
documents.
14.
Obtain
and
set
up
scaffolds,
ladders,
and
bucket
extensions
to
perform
plumbing
work
in
multi-story,
high-level
buildings.
Perform
plumbing
work
on,
around,
and
beneath
each
campus
as
necessary.
15.
Maintain
district
vehicles
through
periodic
inspections,
inform
the
supervisor
of
any
known
problems
with
tools
or
vehicles
promptly,
and
use
all
tools
for
the
purposes
for
which
they
are
intended.
16.
Follow
district
policy
regarding
the
proper
disposal
of
scrap
metal.
17.
Confirm
adherence
to
all
district
policies
regarding
vehicle
operation
and
seatbelt
policy,
whether
as
a
driver
or
passenger
in
a
district
vehicle.
18.
Notify
supervisors
of
any
accident
or
injury
promptly.
19.
Required
to
respond
to
all
emergency
callouts
as
assigned.
Safety
20.
Maintain
safety
standards
in
accordance
with
federal,
state,
district,
and
insurance
regulations
and
train
technicians
on
the
proper
and
safe
use
of
equipment
and
chemicals.
21.
Ensure
that
established
safety
procedures
are
followed,
including
those
related
to
lifting
and
climbing.
22.
Ensure
that
tools
and
equipment
are
operated
and
chemicals
handled
according
to
established
safety
procedures.
23.
Correct
unsafe
conditions
in
the
work
area
and
promptly
report
any
conditions
that
cannot
be
immediately
corrected
to
the
supervisor.
24.
Follow
established
procedures
for
locking,
checking,
and
safeguarding
facilities.
Inventory
and
Equipment
25.
Evaluate
and
recommend
plumbing
supplies
and
equipment
to
be
used.
26.
Prepare,
implement,
and
maintain
preventive
maintenance
schedules
for
plumbing
equipment.
27.
Ensure
maintenance
is
completed
and
that
equipment
is
in
a
safe
operating
condition.
28.
Recommend
replacement
of
existing
equipment
when
necessary.
29.
Conduct
regular
inventory
of
physical
equipment
and
supplies
and
maintain
accurate
records.
30.
Order
tools,
equipment,
and
supplies
as
needed.
31.
Perform
all
other
duties
as
assigned.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
None
Mental
Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental
Factors:
Tools/Equipment
Used:
Standard
office
equipment,
including
computer
and
peripherals;
standard
cleaning
tools
and
equipment;
standard
yard
maintenance
equipment;
may
use
small
hand
tools
and
power
tools;
light
truck
or
van
Posture:
Frequent
standing,
kneeling/squatting,
bending/stooping,
pushing/pulling,
and
twisting;
may
work
in
tiring
and
uncomfortable
positions.
Motion:
Frequent
walking;
climbing
stairs;
ladders/scaffolding;
regular
grasping/squeezing,
wrist
flexion/extension,
and
overhead
reaching;
frequent
driving
Lifting:
Regular
moderate
lifting
and
carrying
(15-44
pounds);
occasional
heavy
lifting
(45
pounds
and
over)
Environment:
Work
outside
and
inside
on
slippery
or
uneven
walking
surfaces;
frequent
exposure
to
extreme
hot
and
cold
temperatures,
dust,
noise,
and
vibration;
exposure
to
chemical
and
electrical
hazards;
work
around
machinery
with
moving
parts;
regularly
work
irregular
hours;
occasional
prolonged
hours;
frequent
districtwide
travel
Mental
Demands:
Maintain
emotional
control
under
stress
This
document
describes
the
general
purpose
and
responsibilities
assigned
to
this
job.
It
is
not
an
exhaustive
list
of
all
responsibilities
and
duties
that
may
be
assigned
or
skills
that
may
be
required.
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by
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