Plumber

Onsite position at PRIDE Industries, a mission-driven company creating jobs for people with disabilities while delivering high-quality solutions to nationwide customers.

About the role

Under general supervision, the Plumber performs a variety of technical tasks related to installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces all types of plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, urinals, flush valves, bathtubs, faucets, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Clears all types and sizes of drains with cable machine and jetting machine/high-pressure pump truck.
• Repairs all types of water and sewer lines both inside and outside buildings.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to avoid weakening the structure resulting from pipe installation.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Cuts and threads pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine.
• Bends pipe to required angle using pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings using hand tools and power tools.
• Installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals (iron, steel, brass, lead) and nonmetals (glass, vitrified clay, plastic).
• Joins pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether the system is leaking.
• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Frequent travel between facilities.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the plumbing trade.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable plumbing codes.
• Basic knowledge of the mechanics of operation of equipment such as pumps, boilers, heaters, and other plumbing components.
• Skilled in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of plumbing systems.
• Five years of progressively responsible plumbing experience.
• General computer knowledge to operate word processing, spreadsheet, and internet software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, management, and others.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 preferred.

Qualifications

• The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state, and/or contract requirements:
  • Plumber Journeyman License
  • Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering to and around equipment.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
• Climbing step stools or ladders.
• Lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment.
• May require driving to and from worksite locations.
• Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility.
• Exposure to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and external weather conditions (wind, rain, cold, heat).

Pay

$30.78 per hour