Plumber II

We are seeking a Plumber II to join our operations & maintenance team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role provides an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and repairing fixtures and systems in a data center environment.

About the role

Working under minimal supervision as a member of a self-directed work team, this multi-craft position performs plumbing repairs and general non-licensed maintenance, supports other licensed trades, and may assist with machine repairs, carpentry, painting, and sheet metal work. The Plumber II identifies and corrects safety-related issues and performs independent equipment evaluations to prevent potential failures.

Responsibilities

• Determine location, type, size, and material required for plumbing systems, considering volume, pressure, temperature, and substance being piped.
• Lay out, construct, install, rebuild, maintain, repair, adjust, modify, and test plumbing systems such as water, drain lines, lawn and fire sprinkler systems.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of underground sewer and water systems.
• Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for latrines and water works systems, including pre-existing and portable containers.
• Perform O&M plumbing for all materials and labor from the first valve and manhole to the building, including fixtures and piping inside and outside the building.
• Conduct planned and preventive maintenance on building equipment and related services while responding to customer needs.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance procedures, perform job estimates, and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Install, inspect, and service new equipment, and support project and renovation work for co-workers, contractors, vendors, and managers.
• Comply with all governmental, company, and industrial regulations, codes, standards, health and safety practices, and permit systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Respond to work orders, provide service and feedback to customers, and ensure compliance with codes and industry standards.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Follow proper safety guidelines, including job hazard analysis, lockout/tagout procedures, and wearing required PPE.
• Operate measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Use hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintain a strict schedule while demonstrating flexibility for customer needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• 2-3 years of plumbing experience.
• Experience maintaining basic to complex plumbing needs.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• May require additional licensing per state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Indiana Journeyman Plumber license.
• Experience working safely with 480-volt 3-phase electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial facility mechanical equipment, including vacuum systems and RO/DI water systems.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools, air measuring instruments, and shop equipment.
• Experience working in a CMMS environment.

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• May require a valid Driver’s License.
• Requires the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• May require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive wrist movement for some tasks.
• Extensive walking throughout facilities during a workday.
• Ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs.
• Flexibility to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach during the workday.
• Ability to differentiate colors for wire color-coding.
• Ability to read and understand documents and computer screens.
• Ability to use office equipment and operate a computer keyboard for data entry and communication.
• Ability to attend meetings on-site and travel to other locations, including occasional air travel.
• Ability to communicate via telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings, and presentations.
• Proficiency in using the full Microsoft product line.
• Ability to move light to medium weight materials into storage locations.
• Ability to interact professionally with clients despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with job-related stressors to maintain acceptable levels of performance.

Other Attributes

• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• May be required to work holidays and weekends.
• Work schedules may change based on critical business needs.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $22 - $26 per hour. Factors affecting starting pay within this range may include geography, market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions or benefits.