Plumber

Plumber

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

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.

1. 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.

2. Clears all types and sizes of drains with cable machine and jetting machine/high pressure pump truck.

3. Repairs all types of water and sewer lines both inside and outside buildings.

4. Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.

5. Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.

6. Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe threading machine.

7. Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.

8. Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings by using hand tools and power tools.

9. Installs valves, pipefittings and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic.

10. Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder and plastic solvent and caulks joints.

11. Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.

12. Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.

13. Frequent travel between facilities

14. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function

Advanced knowledge of the 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; and to 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.

Maneuver to and around equipment

Bend, kneel, stoop, and reach

Climb stepstools or ladders

Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

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. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.