Application Procedure: Apply online Preference for teachers at the same school, teaching the same or similar subject and grade level as the beginning teacher. Mentor must have completed the WV Center for Professional Development's mentor training institute prior to or during the first semester of such assignment. Preference given to those teachers holding the Master Mentor Teacher Advanced Credential. EMPLOYMENT TERM: The Beginning Teacher Mentorship is a year-long experience, completed in the semester increments. The mentor is assigned on a semester-to-semester basis pending the placement of the beginning teacher. SALARY $300 per Mentor per semester - Job description available from the personnel office • **Each Faculty Senate shall have an opportunity to make recommendations on the selection of faculty to serve as mentors for beginning teachers under beginning teacher internship programs at the school (18-5A-5) MUST HAVE OR COMPLETE MENTOR COURSE OFFERED THRU WV STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BEFORE END OF MENTORSHIP AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Teresa Lewis, Title IX Coordinator, 105 Adair Street, Beckley, WV 25801, 304-256-4500
See More Details >>JobID: 23986 Position Type: Service Personnel Date Posted: 8/21/2025 Location: Maintenance Closing Date: Open Until Filled County: Kanawha County Public Schools POSITION: Plumber II IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Supervisor of Maintenance FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 261 days annually SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale, Pay Grade G3 commensurate with experience and education level. EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS’s Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel. JOB SUMMARY: The plumber provides general repair, maintenance, and installation of utility lines and systems necessary for heat, water, and sewage disposal in school system facilities for the efficient maintenance and preventive maintenance of school system plants. Includes kitchen and pool maintenance, waste water plants and all plumbing in HVAC Systems. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned. • Performs maintenance and installation of utility lines and systems. • Plans and carries out preventive maintenance schedules as related to school plant and kitchen plumbing systems. • Performs plumbing tasks and possibly minor welding and machine work as required in the maintenance of plumbing systems with relation to other crafts in the Maintenance Department. • Plans job assignments and maintains records of materials and time on the job. • May have other craftsmen assigned to him as required by the job. • Maintains regular attendance. • Maintains a neat and orderly work area. • Complies with KCS Policies. • Complete necessary training and in-service as required by KCS. • Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week. • Attends in-services and workshops as directed. • Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment. • Maintains confidentiality. • Continuously improves processes. QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of “Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required. Training through the formal apprenticeship or equivalent experience in plumbing crafts. Should have apprenticeship program in plumbing and preferably four to five years’ experience in the plumbing craft Journeyman Plumber’s License issued by the WV Department of Labor required. Minimum qualifications for the Journeyman license are at least 8,000 hours of plumbing or related experience and competence to instruct and supervise the work of a plumber in training. Plumber II means personnel employed as journeyman plumber. • Ability to read blueprints required. • Ability to solve daily problems in scheduling and performing task. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described 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 sit, talk, hear, walk, stoop, reach, lift, pull, and push. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 pounds such as to lift files and materials. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work setting is indoors as well as outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 -90 dB). The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. REVISED: MAY 2012; MAY 2015; MARCH 2017, NOV 2017
See More Details >>JobID: 10493 Position Type: Substitute/Plumber Date Posted: 8/19/2020 Location: ALL KCS County: Kanawha County Public Schools IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Supervisor of Maintenance FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 261 days annually SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale, Pay Grade G2 commensurate with experience and education level. EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS’s Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel. JOB SUMMARY: The plumber provides general repair, maintenance, and installation of utility lines and systems necessary for heat, water, and sewage disposal in school system facilities for the efficient maintenance and preventive maintenance of school system plants. Includes kitchen and pool maintenance, waste water plants and all plumbing in HVAC Systems. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned. • Performs maintenance and installation of utility lines and systems. • Plans and carries out preventive maintenance schedules as related to school plant and kitchen plumbing systems. • Performs plumbing tasks and possibly minor welding and machine work as required in the maintenance of plumbing systems with relation to other crafts in the Maintenance Department. • Plans job assignments and maintains records of materials and time on the job. • May have other craftsmen assigned to him as required by the job. • Maintains regular attendance. • Maintains a neat and orderly work area. • Complies with KCS Policies. • Complete necessary training and in-service as required by KCS. • Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week. • Attends in-services and workshops as directed. • Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment. • Maintains confidentiality. • Continuously improves processes. QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of “Qualifications” in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required. Training through the formal apprenticeship or equivalent experience in plumbing crafts. Should have apprenticeship program in plumbing and preferably four to five years’ experience in the plumbing craft Journeyman Plumber’s License issued by the WV Department of Labor required. Minimum qualifications for the Journeyman license are at least 8,000 hours of plumbing or related experience and competence to instruct and supervise the work of a plumber in training. Plumber II means personnel employed as journeyman plumber. • Ability to read blueprints required. • Ability to interpret blue prints and plans and capacity for time and material. • Ability to solve daily problems in scheduling and performing task. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described 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 sit, talk, hear, walk, stoop, reach, lift, pull, and push. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 100 pounds such as to lift files and materials. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work setting is indoors as well as outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 -90 dB). The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. REVISED: MAY 2012
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber in Charleston, WV typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with Charleston, WV having a significant number of professionals in the trade. The median annual wage for plumbers in the region is around $606.75 per week, with experienced plumbers potentially earning over $895 per week. Trade schools, unions, and local platforms help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
