Commercial Plumber

The Plumber is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in commercial and industrial buildings.

• Perform regular quality control inspections to ensure work is done correctly.
• Track/record as built changes daily on a dedicated set of drawings.
• Work in cooperation with other trades to ensure that all specifications are met.
• Ensure efficient completion of all job assignments.
• Review blueprints, building codes or specifications to determine work details, the layout of the plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste drainage systems.
• Select the type and size of pipe required.
• Install supports and hangers for pipes, fixtures, and equipment.
• Assemble and install valves and fittings.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures.
• Install, repair, and maintain water treatment equipment, piping, controls, underground storm sanitary, water piping systems, water treatments, sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and appliances.
• Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective parts, replacing, or mending broken pipes or opening clogged drains.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes.
• Cut, thread or bend pipes.
• Detect and locate leaks.
• Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of the systems and fixtures are met.
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes and environmental protection requirements are met.

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Water distribution and water disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures installation and maintenance
• Tools utilized to perform required duties and how to use said tools.

• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation (i.e., daily reports, sign-in sign-out sheets, Asbuilts etc.) pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the project assigned.
• Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools needed to complete trade specific work.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines as specified by superiors and/ or customers.

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

• Ability to work cooperatively with others in the same trade as well as other trades.
• Problem solving skills.
• Time management skills
• Leadership skills
• Effective Communication skills

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/ or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for grasping, squeezing, signaling, and carrying.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to the weather, exposure to dust and other construction site types of conditions.

• Use safe work practices and promote safe practices.
• Utilize proper PPE equipment and ensure all persons on jobsite are also utilizing same at all times.
• Comply with all safety requirements set forth by Comfort Systems and OSHA

• Preferred - OSHA 10 Certificate
• Preferred An active Virginia DPOR issued Journeyman or Masters License for your specialized trade
• Preferred First Aid and CPR Training (Current)
• Preferred Valid Drivers License and clean driving record.

• Preferred - 5 years trade experience.
• Preferred…