Plumbing Mechanic – Ground-Up Data Center Construction
Kodiak Labor Solutions is hiring experienced Plumbing Mechanics for a major ground-up data center construction project in Richmond, VA.
Pay: $30–$39/hour
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Location: Richmond, VA
For You
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Plumber, Plumbing Mechanic, or Journeyman Plumber who wants to work on a large-scale, technically demanding new construction data center project.
You’ll be responsible for installing commercial plumbing systems from underground rough-in through final installation while working from drawings, specifications, and project layouts.
What You Will Do
- Install commercial plumbing systems on a ground-up data center construction project.
- Perform underground, in-wall, overhead, and equipment-room plumbing installation.
- Read and work from construction drawings, plumbing plans, specifications, and layouts.
- Perform layout, measuring, cutting, fitting, fabrication, and installation of piping systems.
- Cut, thread, groove, fabricate, and assemble pipe using appropriate hand and power tools.
- Join piping using grooved, threaded, soldered, brazed, fused, solvent-welded, and other approved methods.
- Install piping and fittings including PVC, CPVC, copper, cast iron, steel, and other specified materials.
- Install pipe hangers, supports, sleeves, penetrations, valves, drains, fixtures, and plumbing assemblies.
- Install domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage, and equipment drainage systems.
- Perform pressure tests, leak tests, flushing, inspections, and system verification.
- Identify installation issues and make field adjustments while maintaining project specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinate plumbing installation with electrical, HVAC, fire protection, structural, and other construction trades.
- Maintain productivity and quality while working safely in congested mechanical spaces and active construction areas.
- Direct and support the work of helpers and apprentices as needed.
- Follow OSHA requirements, site-specific safety procedures, and data center construction protocols.
What We Are Seeking
- 3+ years of commercial or industrial plumbing experience preferred.
- Strong experience with ground-up new construction.
- Experience installing plumbing systems on large-scale commercial or industrial projects.
- Data center, semiconductor, hospital, manufacturing, or other complex facility experience is highly preferred.
- Ability to independently read and interpret plumbing drawings, blueprints, isometrics, and layouts.
- Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing installation methods, materials, fittings, and tools.
- Proficient with pipe cutting, threading, grooving, fabrication, fitting, and installation.
- Experience with PVC, copper, cast iron, steel, and commercial piping systems.
- Knowledge of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and applicable plumbing requirements.
- Ability to perform basic construction math, measurements, elevations, and layout.
- Ability to troubleshoot installation issues and work with limited direct supervision.
- Ability to direct and support helpers/apprentices.
- Strong safety mindset and knowledge of OSHA requirements.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to maintain high-quality production in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Reliable transportation to and from the project site.
Why Join Kodiak?
- Competitive $30–$39/hour pay
- Temp-to-hire opportunity
- Career development and advancement
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral incentives
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale, ground-up data center project
Apply today to join Kodiak Labor Solutions and put your commercial plumbing experience to work on a major new construction project.
Pay: $30.00 - $39.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Commercial Construction Plumbing Installation experience? If yes, please list examples of projects.
Experience:
- Commercial Plumbing Mechanic: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Henrico County, VA (Required)
Work Location: In person
