Plumber

Loudoun County Public Schools • Leesburg, VA

1d • $32 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled work in the repair, maintenance and renovation of plumbing fixtures and systems supporting facilities throughout Loudoun County Public Schools. An employee in this class is responsible for repairing, replacing parts or equipment as needed, and performing periodic maintenance checks of plumbing systems and fixtures. Work is performed in accordance with standard practices of the trade and applicable codes and regulations. Receives daily work assignments electronically through a work order management system.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a plumbing trade apprenticeship
• Valid Driver’s License
• Virginia Licensed Journeyman Plumber required
• Experience and ability to perform at a journeyman level in the plumbing trade using the tools, equipment, and materials of the trade safely and effectively
• Ability to inspect plumbing work and fixtures for compliance with specifications and applicable codes
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the plumbing trade
• Ability to read blueprints and other drawings
• Ability to communicate effectively

Nice To Haves

• CDL desired
• Licensed Master Plumber desired
• Licensed Virginia Waterworks Operator, Class IV or higher desired
• Certified to test backflow preventers

Responsibilities

• Repairs or installs commercial plumbing fixtures in schools and support facilities; replaces parts such as washers, faucet seats, ice makers, garbage disposals, booster heaters, water heaters, and pipes
• Removes and installs drinking fountains and water coolers; replaces water reducing valves, mixing valves, circulating pumps, well pumps, and controls on boilers; unclogs drain lines, stools, and sinks
• Performs summer maintenance on boilers and gas burners; maintains sewage lift stations, septic tanks and drain fields
• Performs back flow preventer testing, maintenance and installations; repairs/winterizes irrigation systems
• May be assigned to lead a team of maintenance personnel to accomplish a maintenance project
• Operates public drinking water systems under permit from Virginia Department of Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees