Plumber

Job Responsibilities

• Study plans and drawings to determine work required and sequence of installation.
• Inspect structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locate and mark position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, spirit level, and plumb bob.
• Select correct pipe, elbows, flanges, fixtures and hangers or supports.
• Cut and thread pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe-threading machine.
• Bend pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Cut openings in floors and walls to accommodate pipe and fittings using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings and pipes of different materials such as metals, glass, verified clay or plastic hand held and power tools.
• Join pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
• Fill pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, mend burst pipes, and open clogged drains.
• May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completed Plumbing course at a technical or trade school or minimum of 3 years of experience working in the field.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Utilize basic math, a ruler and calculator to solve geometric problems associated with running Plumbing Pipe and fixtures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environment.

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.