Plumber Lead

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We're looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Plumber Lead.

The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our "Family Friendly" benefits offer you:

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location: Operations Building

Position: Year-round (12 months, 8 hours)

Status: Non-Exempt 14

Open Date: 10/21/2026

Closing Date: when filled

Starting Pay: $29.75 per hour and up (depending on experience)

Essential Functions

• Confers with immediate supervisor and assists with the coordination of day-to-day maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring the proper and efficient maintenance and repair of District buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Diagnoses causes of problems and/or failures in plumbing, sewer, and irrigation systems (e.g. storm sewer drain lines, sanitary drain lines, etc.) for the purpose of identifying repair and/or replacement needs.
• Ensures work orders are reviewed, assigned, updated, and completed for the purpose of ensuring working and safe infrastructure.
• Estimates materials and/or equipment needed to compete work projects for the purpose of ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Fabricates equipment parts for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing discontinued or unavailable parts.
• Implements assigned programs and/or projects (e.g. inspection schedules, preventive maintenance programs, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to established guidelines.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for decision making, taking appropriate action, and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
• Inspects completed work (e.g. wet wells, roof drains, plumbing vent pipes, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring quality of work standards are met and identifying preventive maintenance requirements.
• Installs plumbing systems and fixtures (e.g. hot water heaters, drinking fountains, shower mixing valves, ice machines, dishwashers, washer/dryers, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded capabilities.
• Maintains a variety of files and records (e.g. time sheets, inventory, work orders, labor/material estimates, equipment repair manuals, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
• Maintains vehicle, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Oversees assigned personnel and the day-to-day activities and operations for the purpose of ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner and maximizing the efficiency of the workforce.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of plumbing systems.
• Prepares reports and written materials related to assigned activities and personnel (e.g. daily paperwork/log, time and materials, specifications, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Procures equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items in order to complete jobs efficiently.
• Recommends plans, policies, procedures and/or specific actions for the purpose of addressing department goals, objectives, and work-related needs.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and/or replaces a variety of plumbing systems, components, and obsolete equipment (e.g. sinks, leaking fire hydrants, pressure reducing valves, back flow preventers, garbage disposals, circulating pumps, sump pumps, sewage ejectors, etc.) for the purpose of providing comfort and safety within facilities.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Trains assigned personnel on procedures used for plumbing equipment repair for the purpose of developing their professional and safety awareness skills.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Experience: Job-related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree, Vocational School, or Journey Level Program Certificate preferred.
Clearances: Fingerprint Background Check Clearance required.

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