Lead Maintenance Pipefitter

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist with new employee training
• Assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Absorb time management of the team to complete tasks promptly

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders
• Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, etc.
• Repair gas/water utility lines & drainage that serve applicable appliances (dishwashers, kitchen equipment, fireplaces, etc.)
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures
• Carry out regular maintenance and installation of plumbing systems such as plumbing system cleaning, cracks, and damages on pipes, wear and tear of pipes, grease and soap build-up, and toilet repair
• Inspect previously installed plumbing systems to ensure function
• Apply current safety regulations and requirements for the various plumbing systems
• Follow all current regulations for plumbing work to ensure that all installed systems pass inspections
• Manage a work log and keep detailed reports of work done at various job sites and provide documentation regarding the plumbing system

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
• Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents
• Function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least four years of related experience required
• Good working knowledge of water supply, heating, and ventilation systems
• Must hold a George Master Plumber license or have the ability to obtain the license with an agreed reasonable time

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds at times
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary
• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals