PLUMBER

PLUMBER Job Number: 230003FO Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Norfolk Organization: NEXCOMHQ Pay Range: $22.
63 Job Summary: Performs the full range of plumbing duties which involve installing modifying and repairing new and exisiting utility supply and disposal systems and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities: -Receives blueprints for new projects.
Prepares sketch layout of material breakdown and fixtures ensuring that federal and local plumbing codes are adhered to.
Excavates worksite and assembles material in preparation of project.
-Installs modifies and repairs new and exisiting utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage water water closets oil fire sprinkler systems tubs gas distribution and showers.
Locates and taps main lines setting up system routes placing hangers for proper level slope and determining and installing valves traps and unions needed for the proper operation of systems.
Completes the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment and seating hooking up and testing the equipment to ensure no leaking before sealing for proper operation flow drainage and sanitary conditions.
- Prepares material parts labor cost estimates for major repairs and or installations of plumbing systems and related fixtures.
-Maintains adequate supply of requirement parts and materials to ensure no lost time to operations.
Prepares appropriate purchasing documents and forwards to appropriate office for processing.
-Ensures that maintenance repair order and other forms utilized are approved and that all materials parts and labor are properly annotated and verified.
Expedites completed maintenance repair orders and maintenance forms to supervisor for approval.
-Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment fixtures.
-Assures that safety and fire rules are followed and that tools and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL EFFORTS Makes repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding and platforms and where the parts of system worked on are hard-to-reach places.
Is required to stand stoop bend kneel and work in tiring and uncomforable positions.
Frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS The work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty dusty and greasy.
Is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather.
Occasionally makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present.
Has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones and frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes burns and infections GENERAL EXPERIENCE One year of experience that provided knowledge and ability to perform basic plumbing work such as repairing modifying or installing water utility supply and disposal equipment.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Five years of experience performing a full range of plumbing work including installing modifying and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment working from blueprints for new projects preparing sketch layout of material breakdown and fixtures performing plumbing work in conformance with federal and local plumbing codes.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Making repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding and platforms and hard-to-reach places standing stooping bending kneeling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
Schedule: Full-Time (35 + hours) Unposting Date: Ongoing