Plumber

Plumber

JOB SUMMARY: Plumbers must have plumbing industry experience with the ability to perform minor to complex service work on plumbing systems in commercial and residential environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install repair and maintain plumbing systems in commercial and residential environments.
• Perform minor to complex service work on plumbing systems.
• Install, repair and maintain all types of plumbing systems.
• Install other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, appliances, and trim under supervision.
• Install various types of plumbing fixtures.
• Assemble pipe, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering, or brazing.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact specifications and where plumbing system will be installed.
• Select all materials needed for installation, including type and size of pipe.
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment.
• Follow direction from Master Plumber.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle.
• Follow direction from Master Plumber/Supervisor.
• Maintain company vehicle and equipment properly serviced, clean, and in good working order and condition.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of four (4) years plumbing experience required.
• Must be able to install plumbing systems by assembling, positioning, and sealing valves, pipe fittings, and pipes.
• Knowledge of testing plumbing systems to identify leaks.
• Ability to cut threads, and bends pipe by using cutters, cutting torch, threading machine, and bending machine as well as locate position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes by marking structure, using ruler, level, and plumb bob.
• Understand and know how to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings by using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to repair and maintain plumbing systems
• Knowledge of basic safety, ADA Requirements, and state and local building / plumbing codes.
• Must be self-motivated, thrive in a fast moving environments, and able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels of the organization and with external contacts.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Good driving record preferred.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Plumbing License required in the state applying.
• Licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification required.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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.

Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas. Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations. Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch. Work in all types of weather. Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 lbs. of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

 

Candidate must pass criminal background check and drug screen.