JobID: 1027 Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General Date Posted: 2/18/2025 Location: Facilities Operations Center Position Title: Plumber Classification: Teamsters Reports To: Director of Facilities and/or his designee Hours: Variable Hours Position Goal: Maintain, repair and install of a variety of plumbing equipment and fixtures, including, but not limited to water supply lines, sewage and soil pipes, vent pipes, water fountains, sinks, faucets, dishwashers, urinals water closets, pumps and associated equipment. Position Rate: $27.69 per hour ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties: • Installs and maintains waste, sewage and soil pipes: vents and leader pipes for hot and cold-water systems. • Assembles, installs repairs assorted plumbing fixtures, valves and appliances. • Locates and marks position of pipes, pipe connections and passage holes. • Uses assorted hand and power tools. • Cuts and threads pipe and pipe fittings using pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe treading machine. • Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe bending machine or by placing over block and bending it by hand. • Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic; using hand and power tools. • Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, brazing, welding and caulked joints. • Tests systems for leaks using water, air or gas; using appropriate test gauges. • Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, drinking fountains, commodes, urinals, water heaters, water tanks, garbage disposals, dishwashers and water softeners. • Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers, seals, repairing broken pipes and opening clogged drains. • Must have working knowledge of building and mechanical codes. • May weld supports to structural steel. • Monitor work operations to insure compliance with prescribed specifications, quality standards, and schedule commitments. • Maintains all equipment in proper operating condition. • Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Demonstrable aptitude or competence for performing work outlined under essential functions preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Pennsylvania operator’s license. City of Reading Journeyman’s Plumbing License LANGUAGE SKILLS: • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and technical and procedure manuals. • Ability to communicate scope of work and plans of actions to management, building administrators, custodians, and maintenance personnel. • Ability to complete work order forms, time sheets, and other departmental forms. • Ability to prepare sketches, drawings and plans. • Ability to interpret blueprints and other construction related documents. • Ability to plan, measure and layout jobs. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: • Ability to calculate figures and amounts utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. • Ability to compute areas, circumference, length, width, depth and volume. • Ability to calculate percentages discounts and total costs. REASONING ABILITY: • Ability to collect/compile information to determine appropriate course of action. • Ability to adapt to unforeseen field conditions. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: • Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. • Ability to speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication. • Ability to operate district vehicles. • Ability to remain current on new procedures, materials, equipment and techniques. • Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 regularly required to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Work involves exposure to unpleasant elements, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, chemicals, etc. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective gear. The employee must frequently move and/or lift up to 100 pounds such as materials and equipment. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to hear conversations in noisy environments. The employee must be able to drive all district vehicles. The employee is responsible to provide for the safety and wellbeing of those within the immediate vicinity of where the essential functions of the job are being performed. 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 noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed both indoors and out, under all weather conditions and extremes; often in tight, uncomfortable spaces. Position demands meeting deadlines and ability to work overtime in order to meet reporting deadlines. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per terms and conditions set forth in the contract between the School District of Reading and the Teamsters Local Union No. 429. Continuing employment depends upon satisfactory progress and completion of a prescribed four-year apprenticeship training program, during which the progress of the apprentice is periodically evaluated. Employment may be terminated if an apprentice does not progress satisfactorily in either apprenticeship training or performance on the job. Prepared By: Date: 02/11/22 Approved By: SF Date: 02/11/22 The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
See More Details >>Service 360 Group in Reading, PA is actively seeking a motivated full-time Commercial Plumbing Technician experienced in commercial construction and residential services to repair, replace, and maintain piping systems while exhibiting high levels of customer service. Do you want to work for a highly-respected and stable company? Are you ready to gain financial and professional success? Are you driven to succeed? If you answered yes, keep reading about this job! This plumber position works a 7 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday schedule and earns a top salary of $50,000-$80,000 per year, based on experience. We provide our Plumbing Technician incredible benefits including fully paid health care, paid vacation, paid holidays, cell phone allowances, performance bonuses, and a 401(k) plan. Additionally, we offer our techs a company vehicle that is taken home daily. If this sounds like the right commercial and residential plumbing opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT SERVICE 360 GROUP We are an experienced, full-service contractor that handles each job with professionalism and excellence. We do not compromise on service, when you reach out to us, you receive quality, integrity, and dependability. To remain one of the top service companies in the area, we stay dedicated to serving our residential and commercial clients' needs to the highest standard. No matter the project, our team works with timeliness, attention to detail, and service-minded attitudes to get the job done. Working in a constantly evolving environment, we strive to provide our employees with an honest and helpful work environment, where we work individually and collectively to achieve goals. Our team operates on the core values of Thoughtfulness, Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, and Loyalty to maintain our number 1 spot and reputation within the community. As we continue to improve and rebrand, we strive to hire like-minded individuals who can dedicate themselves to exceptional workmanship. In return, we provide a positive workplace, great pay, and exceptional benefits. PLUMBING TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or GED • Valid driver's license • 3 or more years as a commercial construction and residential service technician/plumber • Able to work in a variety of work environments • Able to work on-call and overtime hours Do you have safe working habits and a strong work ethic? Do you have excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally and politely with customers? Are you dependable? Is your attention to detail out of this world? If yes, we want to meet you! ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR PLUMBER TEAM? If you feel you'll be perfect as our Plumbing Technician, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. Location: 19612
See More Details >>Benefits/Perks • Highly Competitive Wages • Awesome Benefits including fully paid Health, Dental, Eye, LTD/STD, • Simple IRA with Employer Match • Company vehicle to take home & Company Cellphone • A growing company with staying power • Family atmosphere that encourages personal/professional growth • Next to no turnover on employees We are looking for a skilled and experienced Plumber to join our team! We believe in rewarding for effort & commitment while supporting you in your family life. In this role, you will perform diagnostics, service, and installation of plumbing in residential and light commercial environments. You are an experienced Journeyman or Master licensed Plumber with a commitment to quality in all the work you do. We are NOT looking for an apprentice at this time. A team player who is comfortable working independently, you love the feeling of a job well done and take pride in completing customer jobs with efficiency. A positive attitude is a must! Responsibilities: • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, brazing, or welding equipment • Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters (standard/tankless), or fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand or power tools • Experience with pump systems (septic and wells) a plus! • Plan the layout of plumbing, using drawings • Perform maintenance of water supply & conditioning systems • Professionally interact with customers, a feel of ownership in your workmanship • Clearly communicate work orders and statuses • Be part of a forward moving team that believes in supporting one another We look forward to speaking to you! https://www.judfirestoneplumbing.com/
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber in Reading, PA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the plumbing trade last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, and projects a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Reading, PA earn an average of $1,434 per week, with an annual overtime average of $47,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
