Facilities Technician 3

About the Role

A Plumber Technician installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing systems and fixtures in residential, commercial, and industrial settings while ensuring compliance with safety standards and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled plumbing duties for facility maintenance.
• Install, maintain, and service plumbing equipment, including water softeners, pumps, fountains, sinks, and restroom facilities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot plumbing issues such as leaks, clogs, and water pressure problems.
• Clear drains and obstructions in water and sewer systems using blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
• Identify and order necessary parts and materials; submit orders as needed.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment for assigned jobs; maintain records of work performed and parts used.
• Assist in other maintenance areas, performing semi-skilled to skilled repair and construction tasks.
• Clean job sites and follow proper safety practices.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Test plumbing systems for leaks and other issues.
• Collaborate with other technicians and contractors on large projects.
• Ensure compliance with local plumbing codes and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records in the C.M.M.S. work order tracking system.
• Respond to emergency plumbing calls as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of plumbing experience.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, tools, and materials.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Time management and organizational skills.

Work Conditions

• May require working evenings, weekends, and possible on-call shifts.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, confined spaces, and a corporate office environment.
• Requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, and repetitive hand movements.
• Must lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Work performed in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold.
• Climb ladders, use power and noise-producing tools, and operate motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and handle constant interruptions.