PLUMBER-SoCAL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Plumbers coordinate, execute, maintain, repair and install all types of plumbing equipment, domestic water systems, sewer systems, and related devices. Perform preventative maintenance programs, inspections and repairs. Install new plumbing fixtures including, but not limited to sinks, urinals, faucets, drinking fountains, and related devices. Due to the multifamily nature of field work, Plumbers provide a high level of repetition to meet production demands on the job(s); they strive to work as a team to meet job deadlines.

Key Responsibilities Include:  (But not limited to the following)  

• Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering equipment 
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
• Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures
• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess materials and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installation, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools
• Hang steel supports from ceilings joists to hold pipes in place
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains
• Direct apprentice plumbers and laborers engaged in pipe cutting preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components
• Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• 4 years multifamily plumbing, 2 years in commercial plumbing 
• Knowledge of UPC/plumbing codes
• Journeyman’s License, which includes a minimum of 4 years’ field plumbing experience

Preferred Background

• OSHA 10-hour Certificate
• Frist Aid Certificate 

Physical Demands

In order to perform the essential functions of this position the person must be able to meet the physical demands described here. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee will be required to sit or stand for long periods, regularly walk; climb ladders and scaffolding; use hands or fingers to operate, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in confined spaces.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• This position may require working in an outdoor or indoor working environment, working in seasonal heat or cold adverse weather conditions. Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil, grease and gases. 
• It may also require exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials, working around and with machinery having moving parts, working from heights and in confined work spaces. 
• This job may require repetitive processes to accomplish production efforts/demand of multifamily plumbing.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship