About This Role
This plumbing apprentice position assists in the maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems, services, and equipment for the District. The role helps ensure the safe condition and operation of all plumbing fixtures and systems within the District's facilities.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, manuals, and other technical drawings
- Repair, replace, or install plumbing within the District
- Inspect lift stations, as assigned
- Operate tools, equipment, and machinery in accordance with prescribed safety procedures
- Diagnose and repair lift stations, including necessary plumbing, electrical, electronic, and/or pump repairs
- Maintain District swimming pool equipment and water quality
- Assist in the repair and maintenance of kitchen equipment and laundry equipment
- Assist in the repair of irrigation systems to include drains
- Work with outside contractors, as needed
- Perform other ad-hoc repairs, as needed
- Assist other personnel, as needed
- Transport various items including tools, equipment, and supplies, to specified job locations to carry out assigned tasks
- Operate equipment including District vehicles, electric carts, electric power lifts, and use ladders
- Perform all assigned work activities in accordance with standard procedures and protocols established by the department and District, and in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, protocols, practices, codes, and requirements as set forth by regulatory and governing entities including the Texas Education Agency
- Demonstrate and maintain relevant and up-to-date working knowledge and understanding of requirements and standards relevant to, and required of, the job function
- Monitor respective work activity for variances and anomalies
- Identify and timely report any known or suspected compliance issues to appropriate personnel
- Assist with audits and the preparation for audits, whether initiated internally or externally, as assigned
- Adhere to all other District-wide policies and procedures including human resources, safety, and emergency protocols
- Demonstrate support towards the District's Shared Vision, Mission, and Promise 2 Purpose
- Assist department leadership in the compilation of miscellaneous confidential reports, as needed
- Attend departmental and organizational meetings, as required
- Participate in continuing education programs and related activities to maintain proficient understanding and working knowledge relevant to the job function and trade
- Display integrity, responsibility, accountability, teamwork, and ethics
- Perform assigned job duties and responsibilities in accordance with established performance expectations, as well as with District policies, procedures, protocols and standard practices
