Installs and maintains water, plumbing, sewer, kitchen, heating and cooling systems in school facilities; performs incidental applications of related building trades. This is skilled work of the journeyman level. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Plumber Foreman and the Master Foreman Plumbing/HVAC Shop. Detailed instructions as to manner of performing each step is not needed due to skill of employee and work is checked by routine inspections. Plumbers can be assisted by Apprentices and Trades Helpers.  

Installs, inspects and repairs hot and cold water lines, oil, steam or gas pipes and makes all necessary connections;

Installs and services water and sewer utility piping;

Installs and repairs fixtures such as lavatory facilities, drinking fountains, sprinkler systems and various kitchen equipment;

Repairs heating lines, radiators, valve traps, heating and cooling coils, circulating pumps, boilers and hot water heaters;

Cuts, bends and threads metal and plastic pipes and fittings;

Assists workmen of related trades in various construction/renovation work;

Maintains plumbing tools and equipment, requisitions materials as needed, and operates shop vehicles and equipment;

Oversees the work of Apprentices and Trades Helpers;

Contributes to the evaluation process of employees; including progressive discipline; and

Performs related duties as required.

Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, codes and safety precautions of the trades;

Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions;

Ability to estimate time, and materials needed;

Ability to lay out work when called upon;

Must have knowledge of technology (computer and/or mobile device) to enter materials, labor hours, status and details of the work done into the online work order management system;

Must be in good physical condition;

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations while operating a Board of Education vehicle; and

Deemed as essential personnel; and may be required to work day, night or weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the department.

Various experiences as a journeyman plumber and completion of a recognized apprenticeship in this work and completion of high school program; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Journeyman Plumbing Certificate and Back Flow Prevention Card required.  



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.