Journeyworker Plumber

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Job Classification: Journey worker – Plumbing
Department: Building Operations and Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Varies
Work Arrangement: On-site
Requisition : 122034
Starting Salary: $32.00 per hour, increasing to $35.50 per hour after 12 months

The Journey worker Plumber performs maintenance, installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing systems, piped utility systems, fixtures, and equipment connections. Working under limited supervision, this position applies advanced plumbing knowledge, technical skills, and industry-standard practices to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient plumbing operations.

The position requires the ability to interpret technical drawings, diagnose complex plumbing issues, estimate labor and materials, maintain compliance with applicable plumbing codes and safety standards, and support the professional development of plumbing maintenance staff and apprentices.

• Inspect, maintain, install, and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, piping, utility systems, and equipment connections to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, construction drawings, service manuals, work orders, and other technical documents.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, technical specifications, drawings, and established work procedures.
• Identify, analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve routine and complex plumbing equipment and system issues.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable plumbing codes, safety regulations, industry standards, and established procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventories and tracking of plumbing supplies, equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, facilities leadership, other skilled trades, apprentices, coworkers, and departmental clients to coordinate work and promote operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and hands‑on training to apprentices and lower-level employees, as directed by the supervisor and in accordance with applicable apprenticeship program guidelines.
• Collaborate with Plumbing Maintenance Workers to identify and requisition in‑house stock materials and supplies.
• Request non‑stock materials and equipment for purchase, subject to supervisory approval.
• Apply sound trade judgment and knowledge of plumbing practices, applicable plumbing codes, and supervisory direction when making decisions within the scope of the position.
• Plan work and estimate the labor, materials, tools, and equipment required for service requests, maintenance activities, and construction projects.
• Support skills‑based training and development for Plumbing Maintenance Workers to strengthen technical knowledge, improve proficiency, and encourage greater independence.
• Recommend and participate in the development, evaluation, and implementation of improvements to plumbing operations, maintenance procedures, and workflow.
• Complete assigned work within reasonable time frames consistent with established trade, industry, and engineered performance standards.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Journeyman or Master Plumber license, as required for the position.
• Five years of related plumbing experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and departmental clients.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and information‑management skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and complete assignments within established timelines and deadlines.

• Advanced knowledge of plumbing techniques, installation and repair methods, planning,…