Plumber Apprentice (260 days)
Company
Dallas Independent School District
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
19.74–24.07 an hour
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Plumber Apprentice (260 days) -(RTP20250905-005)
Description
• Assist licensed plumbers daily to complete plumbing task throughout the district.
• Assist in reading and interpreting blueprints and related drawings; perform the appropriate installations and repair procedures to minimize structural weakness.
• Complete minor plumbing repairs including faucets, toilets, water sewer, etc., 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, equipement, 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.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
• High School diploma or USA equivalency; vocational and other technical courses preferred.
• Two (2) years of plumbing experience.
• Must have a current valid apprentice card as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at the start of the apprenticeship.
• 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.
• Must have valid Texas drivers license that meets the District driver standards to operate District vehicle.
• Must pass Dallas ISD random drug test.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record that meets District standards.
Work Locations: Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing 3701 BOTHAM JEAN BOULEVARD BOX 75 Dallas 75215
Job: Apprentice
Full-time
Minimum Salary: 19.74
Median Salary: 24.07
Job Posting: Sep 25, 2025
Description
• Assist licensed plumbers daily to complete plumbing task throughout the district.
• Assist in reading and interpreting blueprints and related drawings; perform the appropriate installations and repair procedures to minimize structural weakness.
• Complete minor plumbing repairs including faucets, toilets, water sewer, etc., 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, equipement, 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.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
• High School diploma or USA equivalency; vocational and other technical courses preferred.
• Two (2) years of plumbing experience.
• Must have a current valid apprentice card as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at the start of the apprenticeship.
• 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.
• Must have valid Texas drivers license that meets the District driver standards to operate District vehicle.
• Must pass Dallas ISD random drug test.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record that meets District standards.
Work Locations: Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing 3701 BOTHAM JEAN BOULEVARD BOX 75 Dallas 75215
Job: Apprentice
Full-time
Minimum Salary: 19.74
Median Salary: 24.07
Job Posting: Sep 25, 2025
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