Plumber - 038

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair all plumbing related systems and equipment.
• Maintain and repair domestic water, sanitary, vent, storm, and specialty piping systems.
• Install, modify, and repair piping, valves, fittings, fixtures, and supports using proper joining methods (e.g., threaded, welded, soldered, brazed, press-fit).
• Perform preventive maintenance on valves, strainers, pumps, traps, backflow preventers, and related components.
• Troubleshoot leaks, flow issues, water quality issues, and equipment failures in a central utility and lab and research environment.
• Support startup, shutdown, and isolation of utility systems for maintenance and outages.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work in the CMMS (work orders, PMs, parts used, notes).
• Read and interpret piping diagrams, isometrics, and equipment submittals; update drawings as needed.
• Coincide with operations, HVAC, and electrical teams to safely execute work on shared systems.
• Follow USF and client safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and PPE requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of commercial/industrial plumbing experience, including work on central plant / utility piping systems (steam, hot water, chilled water, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret piping schematics, plans, and technical manuals.
• Basic computer skills (email, CMMS, electronic documentation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access/clearances.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.; ability to work shifts, overtime, and on-call as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Plumber credential or license (Pennsylvania or equivalent); equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience in a central utility plant or large campus environment (hospital, pharma, higher ed, data center, or similar).
• Experience with: Steam systems (medium-pressure preferred) and condensate return Hydronic and chilled water systems in a central plant Backflow preventer testing/repair (current certification a plus) Chemical treatment of closed-loop and domestic water systems (in coordination with water treatment vendors)
• Experience using CMMS software for work management and asset history.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Climb ladders and stairs; work on platforms and in mechanical rooms.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, and work in confined spaces, pits, or vaults.
• Work in hot, cold, and noisy mechanical/utility environments.
• Walk extensively throughout the facility and site.
• Perform repetitive hand/wrist motions and distinguish pipe, valve, and component markings.

Other

• Must be willing to work shifts, holidays, overtime, and on-call as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, critical-utility environment and interact professionally with clients and coworkers.

Company Information

U.S. Facilities, Inc. (USF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.