Commercial Plumbers

Commercial Plumbing Technician

This position will report to Nash Plumbing and Mechanical, LLC, a subsidiary of HB Global.

Job Summary:

Commercial construction skills and work as listed but not limited to: underground plumbing, above ground plumbing, fixture setting and plumbing trim work in commercial buildings.

Essential Functions:

• Perform appropriate communication with co-workers and customers
• Operating knowledge of plumbing systems and efficient use of trade tools
• Knowledge and understanding of plumbing codes.
• Must provide all own hand tools.
• Knowledge of plumbing trade related tools
• Promotes preventive maintenance of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of the safe use of hazardous materials, solvents, cleaners, adhesives
• Ability to perform math computations needed in the trade
• Personal computer, tablet, and smart phone skills
• Experience with Copper, Cast Iron, Black Iron, PVC, CPVC, and PEX piping.
• Ability to solder, braze, roll groove, thread, and pro-press pipe.
• Ability to layout piping and fixtures from prints.
• At times, lead other employees to complete task and achieve goals.
• Develop the skills of apprentices while working with them.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Blueprints
• Detail sheets
• Sketches
• Schematics
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people
• Always conduct themselves in a professional manner
• Abide by Nash Plumbing and Mechanical guidelines as set forth in the Company Handbook
• Ability to promote and follow building, job site and department procedures and policies
• Ability to understand technical instructions
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Perform work within OSHA guidelines
• Utilize proper Lock Out/Tag Out procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to travel, as needed, for projects.
• Journeyman or master's Plumbing license is a plus but not required
• Equivalent technical school or work experience
• Three or more years of experience specific to the commercial plumbing industry
• Knowledge and experience with some aspects of the HVAC side is a plus. Continued growth in this area will be an expectation.
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Regular and punctual attendance. Ability to work overtime if needed.

Physical Demands:

• Employees are regularly required to talk or hear
• Employees are required to sit, squat, crawl, lay down and stand for long periods of time
• Employees are required at times to walk uneven terrain
• Employees are required to use hands to manipulate small parts and tools.
• Employees must be able to push, pull and handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Position requires the ability to lift and carry tools, material, and equipment up to 50 pounds
• Position requires physical stamina and the ability to climb stairs and in/out of a scissor lift and navigate ditches
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Safety Responsibilities:

It is imperative that all employees recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator. Aligned with our company's Core Values, safety is the foundation of what we do each and every day, on each and every job, as part of each and every task. As a provider of residential, commercial and industrial services, several of our positions pose a greater risk of injury. As such, certain positions have been designated as "safety sensitive". This is a safety sensitive position, which means the employee's job performance can affect the safety of the employee and others. Job performance under the influence of alcohol or drugs could lead to physical injury or death to the employee, other employees, or members of the public at large. Therefore, the employee must be able to perform the job responsibilities without causing a threat to co-workers, to the workplace, or to the public at large.