Plumber

Job Summary

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding 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.


• Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate contracts.

• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.


• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.

• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.


• Hang steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.


• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.


• Clear away debris in a renovation.

• Repair wall hung urinals (leaks).


• Reseal leaking toilets and remove and replace seals and reinstall commode.


• Trouble shoot shower valve issues and adjust chocks and replace cartridges.


• Responsible for sweating copper pipes, brazing brass, and threading iron pipes. 


• Responsible for threading tools, pipe wrenches, torches and all other plumbing tools proficiently.


• Clear plumbing clogs using plungers, angers, snakes and electric cable machine.

• Possess good knowledge of pump repair, pump alignment, air compressors and trouble-shooting pump system problems.


• Maintain, inspect and repair plumbing and associated equipment. 


• Possess a good working knowledge of lift stations, sewage ejector pumps and domestic water pumps and check valves.


• Know and comply with OSHA requirements.

• At least 18 years of age.


• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in general maintenance and repair of plumbing and related building systems. 


• High school graduate or GED.


• Diploma from a trade school or successful completion of apprenticeship

• Must possess excellent communication skills.


• Ability to use Windows based computer systems.


• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.


• Accurately maintain records of parts used.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required in a team-oriented, can-do environment.


• Demonstrate attention to detail.

• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by Power’s insurance carrier (without conditions).


• As a condition of employment, qualified applicant will be subject to a background check, including criminal history check, driving history and character references. 


• Ability to read technical documents, drawings and blueprints.


• Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to safety regulations and OSHA standards.