Plumber, Maintenance - Ft Knox, KY

This position will report to the Mechanical and Utilities Supervisor and is based at Ft Knox, Kentucky. PCSI is an AbilityOne employer—as such, individuals and veterans with disabilities may be prioritized based on role. Documentation may be required.

About Us

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and codes.
• Study building plans for determining work aids and sequence of installations.
• Locate and mark positions of pipes, pipe connections, and passage holes for pipe in walls and floors.
• Bend, cut, and thread pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torch and machines.
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipe composed of metals, glass vitrifies, clay and plastic.
• Join pipe using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvents and caulk.
• Leak test pipe systems using water and gases.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures, sinks, dishwashers, commodes and hot water heater tanks.
• Repair and maintain leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, opening clogged drains, stationary drainage, storm water, storm drainage, vents, sizing sanitary drainage and protecting potable water supply.
• Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman License preferred.
• Five years related experience with the ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Must be able to effectively read, write, and speak the English language.

Skills

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb ladders. Frequently required to kneel, squat, bend, and reach.
• Required to be able to lift 75lbs up to 10 times per day.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal direction and supervision.
• Requires working knowledge of related equipment.
• Requires ability to use hand tools, power tools, and appliances required for installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures.
• Requires ability to follow maintenance instructions, service, diagnose systems and complete repairs.
• Requires demonstrated knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.
• Requires documented Hepatitis B vaccination and a Hepatitis B antibody test demonstrating immunity.
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).
• PCSI does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT.

Schedule

Typical work hours will be Monday–Friday from 7:00am–3:30pm.

Benefits

• Base pay of $31.62 depending upon experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage.
• 401k.