Plumber

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Plumber will install, troubleshoot, service and repair plumbing systems in office buildings and other commercial establishments as assigned. This position is located at the United States Naval Academy. Our mission is to provide highly responsive and quality facility support to the midshipmen, staff, faculty and sailors located in Annapolis at USNA and Naval Support Annapolis. We offer 11 paid holidays, generous PTO that accrues from day 1 and flexible benefit plans tailored to your needs.

Primary Job Functions:

• Conduct inspections of plumbing systems as required.
• Solid understanding of water distribution and disposal systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
• Coordinate, troubleshoot, repair, inspect and maintain plumbing equipment including, but not limited to, faucets, lavatories, toilets, flush valves, sinks, water heaters, drinking fountains, domestic water heaters and boilers, garbage disposals, backflow devices, valves and water meters.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Respond to emergency plumbing calls such as clogged drains, broken water lines, and frozen pipes.
• Completes miscellaneous plumbing repairs.
• Repairs or replaces sinks, water coolers, and toilets.
• Works on pipe systems for water, heating, and drainage, according to specifications and plumbing coders.
• Performs general maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Communicate with customers regarding work request status and coordination.
• Completes written Work Request notes reflecting details accomplished.
• Accurately document work performed on trouble tickets or work orders.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls as needed, to include nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Certification:

Required: GED or High School Graduate

Required: Journeyman/ Master’s License in Plumbing Certification 

Required: WSSC Certification 

Preferred: Medical Gas Certification 6040 

Preferred: Backflow Certification 

Working Conditions:  

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions.
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, but none to the point of being disagreeable.  May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Must be able to pass a local background check and have the ability to obtain and maintain security clearance after hire.
• Experience working in an outdoor or indoor building environment
• Knowledge of plumbing fixtures and ability to comprehend blueprints and drawings.
• Able to understand verbal or written direction from lead, supervisor or other craftsmen

Hourly $38.75 USD

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.