The plumber is responsible pipe assembly, installation, or repairs according to specifications or plumbing codes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Experience with PEX, copper, galvanized steel, ABS, and gas poly lines.
· Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
· Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
· Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
· Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
· Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines, such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
· Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
· Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
· Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
· Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
· Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
· Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
· Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
· Keep records of work assignments.
· Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions, such as electrical wiring.
· Other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to work in multiple locations.
- Ability to follow directions and instructions from Supervisor.
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Always provide professional customer service.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Works well in a team environment.
- Communicates proficiently.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to dig ditches.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds regularly.
- Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
- Must be able to sit, bend, crawl, kneel, and reach.
- Must be able to traverse worksite in different types of weather.
- Must be able to navigate uneven terrain.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: On the road
