Description Apprentice is registered and training to become a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Journeyman Plumber. Under direct supervision, assists Plumbers in installations and repairs of plumbing fixtures, pipes and various types of equipment using a variety of hand/power tools.
- Assist licensed plumbers daily in completing plumbing task throughout the District.
- Complete minor plumbing repairs including but not limited to faucets, toilets, water, and sewers throughout the District.
- Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, and hours worked for work order completion on assigned work, projects, and other required records.
- Follow district safety guidelines, using good safety practices for operating hand and power tools and equipment as needed for job completion. Wear safety equipment, as assigned, at all times.
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and vehicle as assigned daily, informing supervisor of any known problems immediately and provide documentation during inspection and/or inventory of tools, equipment, vehicle as required.
- Communicate effectively with principals, department heads, district staff, and all other auxiliary services personnel in a professional manner in all phases necessary to locate, correct, repair, and complete each job or project.
- Employee will be required to respond to after hour/emergency callouts, be placed on an emergency call out rotation, and flex work hours to accommodate job completions.
- Assist in reading and interpreting blueprints and related drawings; perform the appropriate installations and repair procedures to minimize structural weakness.
Qualifications - Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. Equivalency).
- Vocational and other technical courses preferred.
- Must have a current valid apprentice card as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at the start of the apprenticeship.
- Valid Texas Driver's License and a record that meets the District's standard.
- 2 plus years in direct experience.
- Demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities under general supervision.
- Must be able to pass the Asbestos physical and obtain certification within 90 days after the hire date.
- Demonstrated skills in accurate record keeping and computer data base management, including work orders and material procurement.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces; frequently required to use ladder, climb or balance at a height up to 30 feet.
- Must pass Dallas ISD random drug test.