Plumber

Site / Facilities Plumber

This role supports ongoing operations and infrastructure across multiple facilities by installing, maintaining, and repairing complex plumbing systems in a fast-paced environment that serves engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing operations. You will work with a wide range of systems and materials, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient building operations.

• Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of plumbing systems, including domestic cold and hot water, sanitary sewer, vent, storm drainage, natural gas, and process piping systems.
• Perform new installations, repairs, modifications, and tie-ins with minimal disruption to site operations.
• Work with multiple piping materials such as copper, PEX, CPVC, PVC, steel, and polyethylene, using appropriate joining methods including soldering, brazing, press-fit (Pro Press), solvent-weld, threaded, and mechanical joints.
• Read and interpret plumbing, mechanical, and process drawings to plan work scopes and execute field work accurately.
• Support testing, commissioning, and verification of plumbing systems following repairs, upgrades, or new installations.
• Document work performed, findings, and recommendations using CMMS and work order systems, including comments and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with facilities engineering, operations, contractors, and inspectors to plan and complete work safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing, piping, and related systems to maximize reliability and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot plumbing and piping issues, identify root causes, and implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and long-term system performance in all tasks.
• Support general facilities and building maintenance activities as needed, including basic mechanical, electrical, painting, carpentry, and building repair work.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and alignment with the organization's mission and operational goals.

• Minimum 3–5 years of plumbing experience in industrial, commercial, or facilities settings.
• Broad knowledge of sanitary, vent, domestic water, storm, gas, and process piping systems.
• Hands-on experience installing and maintaining piping using soldering, brazing, press-fit (Pro Press), solvent-weld, threaded, and mechanical joint methods.
• Strong knowledge of boiler systems, water heaters, and compressed air systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and plumbing or mechanical drawings.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience using CMMS or work order tools to document tasks, comments, and follow-up actions.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

• Experience in facilities maintenance and building maintenance environments.
• Experience in general mechanical and electrical maintenance support.
• Exposure to painting, carpentry, and maintenance repair tasks in a facilities setting.
• Comfort working with PVC and other plastic piping systems.
• Ability to coordinate work across multiple sites and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will join a technically sophisticated environment that offers long-term stability, exposure to cutting-edge facilities, and opportunities to grow your skills across plumbing, mechanical, and facilities systems. Once in a permanent role, you become eligible to purchase stock at a discounted price and receive a comprehensive benefits package. The culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, while providing a supportive environment where your craftsmanship and problem-solving skills are valued and recognized.

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