COMMERCIAL PLUMBER

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, install, and/or repair sanitary, storm, domestic water, fuel oil and natural gas systems including fixtures and equipment for plumbing systems and heating and cooling equipment systems.
• Perform field fabrication of plumbing and piping systems and set up the specific task or project schedule.
• Make adjustments to work sequences to meet construction schedules, using own knowledge of equipment and lower‑level personnel capacities.
• Manage materials to ensure timely completion of the work scheduled and ensure optimal material consumption.
• Read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Correct punch‑list items and make distribution as required.
• Plan work to make the most efficient use of assigned manpower and other resources.
• Inspect work‑in‑progress and completed work to ensure conformance to contract and specification.
• Ensure the needs of general contractors, owners, and other customers as well as entrusted employees are met.
• Keep the superintendent or project manager aware of all issues affecting production and schedule.
• Assist project manager and superintendents with problems or questions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Attend, as required, all jobsite and office meetings related to assigned projects.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to lower echelon to help them develop and improve their skills and increase their technical knowledge.
• Strengthen skills to encourage improvement in other plumbers or fitters.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years commercial experience in field plumbing or heating operations.
• Prior shop experience is a plus.
• Stable work history.

Job Skills

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of plumbing and piping installation.
• Ability to fabricate offsets.
• Working knowledge of all hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform take‑offs.
• Ability to install equipment.
• Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity.
• Good math skills.

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Journeyman license.
• Trade school education is a plus.
• Willingness to obtain additional trade licenses and/or certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Eyesight correctable to 20/50.
• Ability to work long hours on feet.
• Ability to lift and climb ladders and scaffolds.
• Ability to perform shift work.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 60 lb.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must not be afraid of heights.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must provide own basic hand tools.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• OSHA 10 certificate.