Journeyman Plumber - Weekend

Facilities Management

Remote
Under general supervision, performs plumbing and related work of moderate difficulty. Studies building plans and working drawings to determine supplies and tools required, and sequence of installations; Locates and marks position of pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using tape measure, spirit level, and plumb bob; cuts openings in walls and floors , using hand tools and power tools.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains water, gas, air, sewer lines and systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Connects and maintains hot water units, water heaters, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Installs and maintains a variety of controls, including mixing valves, temperature control valves, PRV's and related.
• Repairs and maintains valves, faucets, traps, sinks, washbowls, vents, and toilet fixtures.
• Joins pipe by using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, PEX, and Pro Press piping.
• Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe threading machine; Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine if system is leaking.
• Notifies management concerning the need for major repair projects; Attends training, seminars, and other meetings as needed.
• Performs after hour, holiday and weekend repairs on a rotating on call schedule and as needed in the event of emergencies.
• Ability to interpret and work from building plans, rough sketches and drawings.

Ability to plan and lay out installation and/or repair projects.
Ability to understand and utilize installation and maintenance manuals, procedures and other related materials.
Skilled in the use of the standard tools, equipment, and machines of the plumbing trade.
Equipment Utilized: Maintenance vehicle, backhoe, trencher, hand tools, soldering tools, tape measure, power tools, pipe cutters, threading machines, PEX, Pro Press and pressure gauges.
Completion of high school, vocational school, or any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities for successful performance in the position.
Five years of plumbing experience.
State of Texas Journeyman plumber's license
Incumbent works both indoors and out doors and is exposed to dust, heat, cold, and varying climatic conditions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
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