Plumber 3 - Raleigh, NC

Disclaimer This requisition is part of a Pre-Award requirement intended to identify and engage qualified candidates for a position that may be awarded to M.C. Dean. We will conduct interviews and may issue contingent offers of employment based on qualifications and suitability. Please note that formal offers will only be extended once the contract is officially awarded, at which time final candidates will be reviewed and selected. Responsibilities Assembles, installs, modifies, and repairs pipes, fittings, fixtures, various types of valves, backflow preventers, utility systems, disposal systems, sewage systems, water, waste vent and gas distribution systems, oil, compressed air, vacuum, grease trap and acid systems, cooling or heating water systems, drainage systems, hydrants, water closets, tubs, showers, faucets, sinks, commodes, bathtubs, hot water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners, fire sprinkler systems, and pumps according to specifications and plumbing codes. Studies building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of systems and equipment to determine work aids required, and sequence of installations. Locates and/or marks position of pipe and pipe connections, cuts openings for passage holes of pipes in walls and floors, uses rulers, shop mathematics, levels, plumb bobs and hand tools or power tools. Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine. Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, traps, unions, and pipes composed of metals such as iron, galvanized, steel, brass, lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools. Joins pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, and plastic adhesives/glues. Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking over time. Opens clogged drains with augers or hydrostatic equipment. Attaches holding fixtures/hangers to steel structural members. Complies with all OSHA safety regulations and standards. Operates hoists, holders, and pulleys when removing heavy units such as large plumbing fixtures and valves of all types. Uses Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to identify chemical characteristics. Uses proper PPE. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Applicants must have a minimum of 8+ years relevant experience and a High School diploma or GED. A minimum of eight (8) years of experience working with fire alarm systems, sprinkler control systems, renovations, etc. in commercial facilities. The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety. Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance. Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders. Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. Possesses good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. Tells when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Applies general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Sees details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Clearance and Licensing Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD-12 clearance required. License Requirement: State of North Carolina Class I Plumber's and Fire Sprinkler license. #J-18808-Ljbffr M.C. Dean