Responsibility:
- Installs & repairs water pipes and makes necessary connections, maintains plumbing systems, repairs & replaces defective & leaky water & drainpipes.
- Repairs & replaces valves, faucets, sinks, bubblers, tanks, fixtures, replaces gaskets and washers.
- Opens clogged drains, attaches pipe assemblies to walls, assemble, bolts or solders valves, couplings, pipe sections and other parts.
- Connects plumbing fixtures to outlets and seals connections.
- Lays out the working details and does skilled work, involved in altering, installing, and repairing water & drainage systems, bathrooms, toilet equipment, heating, and ventilating plants.
- Wipes joints in lead pipes.
- Does steam fittings and pipe fitting work with steel, iron, brass, copper, and other types of pipes.
- Inspects & tests pipelines & plumbing.
- Repairs thermostatic controls on heating & ventilating systems.
- Performs other manual duties related to plumbing work & will work in conjunction with other trades and laborers as necessary.
Requirements:
- Possession of a Journeyman Plumbers License required
- Valid driver’s license, Class D required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Thorough knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, & techniques of the plumbing trade and all Federal, State and Municipal Building Codes.
- Good knowledge of elementary plumbing theory.
- Skill in the application of this knowledge and handling of the tools of the trade.
- Ability to work on plans, sketches, specifications & blueprints.
- Sufficient physical strength to do heavy lifting.
- Experience as a journeyman plumber.
- Has worked in the field for at least five years.
Physical Requirements
The incumbent is required to operate machines, devices, tools, etc., used for plumbing; and move throughout the facility. Ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground to shoulder height.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person