Facilities Maintenance - Plumber Needed (ATL Airport)
The Facilities Group · Atlanta, GA · 3 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
What You Will Be Doing
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plumbing systems and domestic water infrastructure across a 24/7 airport environment.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair water distribution lines, drainage systems, fixtures, valves, pumps, and related components.
- Maintain, test, and document backflow prevention devices in accordance with regulatory compliance requirements.
- Execute scheduled PM tasks and repairs in terminals, concourses, mechanical rooms, tunnels, and other facility areas.
- Collapse planned water shutdowns and service interruptions with operations and facility stakeholders.
- Respond to plumbing emergencies, leaks, clogs, equipment failures, and system alarms to ensure uninterrupted airport operations.
- Diagnose system issues and recommend corrective actions to restore safe and reliable plumbing performance.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities within the CMMS.
- Ensure all plumbing work meets building codes, safety standards, and public health requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to support continuous airport functionality.
- Identify potential hazards, system deficiencies, or opportunities for improvement during routine inspections.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
- Meet preventive maintenance and work order SLA targets.
- Ensure plumbing system uptime and regulatory readiness.
- Reduce repeat failures through proper diagnosis and repair.
- Support a strong safety culture with zero preventable incidents.
Plumber Requirements
- Active Georgia Journeyman Plumber license.
- Georgia Master Plumber license to support permitting and inspections. (Strongly Preferred)
- State-approved Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days. (Strongly Preferred)
- 5+ years of commercial, institutional, or mission-critical facility experience. (Preferred)
- Working knowledge of domestic water distribution, valves, piping systems, and plumbing controls.
- Experience with CMMS platforms; Hexagon preferred.
- Able to obtain airport badging and pass background screening.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with a safety-first mindset.