Plumber

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment in compliance with service, warranty, and maintenance standards.
• Inspects new plumbing installations including water systems, water heaters, circulating pumps, and electrical heating units.
• Plans, coordinates, and installs plumbing and piping projects with little supervision.
• Performs daily repairs of plumbing and piping systems, such as drainage waste and vents, non-potable water systems, and underground utilities.
• Reads blueprints to determine proper operations of system and provide feedback during design and construction phase.
• Practices safety rules related to plumbing.
• Unclogs and cleans sanitary and storm drains; unclogs and cleans basin traps and water closets.
• Services and repairs circulating pumps and tricherators; sewage and storm water lift stations.
• Adjusts, repairs/replaces flushometer, vacuum breakers, leaking pipes, clean and repair sump pumps.
• Repairs and replaces faucets, valves, check valves, etc.
• Inspects and assists with maintenance and testing of fire protection systems.
• Completes emergency shutoff of campus irrigation systems.
• Assists in the cleaning of drain systems and sewer channels.
• Operates sewer vac and jetter.
• Performs soldering, brazing and welding.
• Replaces and repairs paper towel dispensers, toilet paper dispensers, soap dispensing systems.
• Performs maintenance on oil water separators.
• Tests and repairs backflow preventors.
• Affords assistance with dispatch activities on third shift, including monitoring dispatch phone, signing out keys, and processing forms needed by contractors.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Plumbing: Knowledge of procedures and equipment of plumbing, to include calculating volumes, areas, and flow rates to properly size water and drainage pipes.
• Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures: Knowledge of lock out-tag out procedures for safeguarding employees from hazards.
• Electrical Facilities and Equipment: Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes pertaining to electrical or airfield facilities and equipment.
• Mechanical Systems: Knowledge of techniques and safety practices used in the installation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Fire Safety Equipment: Knowledge of fire safety equipment, including the installation, maintenance, and testing of alarms and sprinklers.
• Mathematics: Knowledge of standard calculations and mathematics.
• Scheduling: Knowledge of developing and monitoring monthly work schedules.
• Welding Trade: Knowledge of the methods, materials, and terminology used in brazing and soldering.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Equipment Maintenance: Skill in identifying the need for and performing routine maintenance on equipment.
• Hand Tools: Skill in using hand tools and equipment such as electric drills, saws, and jack hammers.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Leadership: Skill in leading, taking charge, and offering opinions and direction.
• Problem Solving: Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Blueprint Reading: Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and other technical drawings such as schematics, ladder diagrams, and sketches.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance in all situations.
• Receiving Direction: Skill in receiving and following written and oral direction.
• Driving: Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
• Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.
• Innovation: Shows creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas and solutions for work related problems.
• Computer Use: Skill in using Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Plumbing certification, Plumbing certification or Military comparable or similar training.
• 2-4 years of related experience.