Plumbing General Maintenance Worker

Plumbing General Maintenance Worker - U.S. Army Fort Jackson

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• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off- Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays
• Non-seasonal- Always steady work

EMI Services is hiring a Plumbing GMW to perform basic plumbing, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and equipment in and around buildings requiring general skill and knowledge (but not proficiency) in the plumbing trade. Work involves a variety of the following duties: assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes, studies building plans and working drawings to aid in the completion of general installation and repairs. Has a general knowledge of how water supply networks, waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired and maintained in accordance with established building codes.

This list is not all inclusive and the Plumbing GMW primary responsibilities overall include performing general plumbing maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs on buildings and equipment in in the plumbing trade.

$22.49/ hr. plus $5.09 fringe benefits used towards insurance and 401k!

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Performs general repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains using specialized equipment (jetter), and may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members

May bend pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine, or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand under supervision

Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipe composed of metal, PVC, fiberglass and vitrified clay

Joins pipe by use of bolted flanges, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints

Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine if the system is leaking

Installs and repairs general plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners under supervision

Perform other related duties as assigned

General experience in maintaining, repairing, installing and operating plumbing systems to include pipes, traps, plumbing fixtures, back flow prevention systems, water and drain lines, pressure vessels and control systems

General knowledge of building architectural/structural elements including; alterations and repairs

Inform the Utilities Supervisor of all pertinent problems, irregularities, and other important information within area of responsibility

General technical, interpersonal, and organizational skills; must have general knowledge using specialized plumbing machines and repair equipment including pro-press, jetter, and soldering techniques.

Follows verbal instructions and adheres to policies and procedures.

Adaptable and flexible in work situations.

Prioritizes tasks to ensure completion in a timely manner.

PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies.

Including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)