Plumbing Journeyman

Position:
Full Time

Location:

Irving, TX 75062
Travel:
None
Category:
Skilled Labor - Trades

This position works under general supervision and is responsible for performing commercial/industrial plumbing work consisting of installations, alterations, additions and/or repairs of plumbing systems and associated materials and equipment within the plumbing construction industries utilizing the knowledge and skills developed through the attainment of a Journeyman plumbing license. This is a safety-sensitive position.

• Studies specifications, building plans and shop drawings to determine tools and equipment required and the appropriate sequence of installation. Follows hanger spacing and load requirements based on specs and owner requirements.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, bathtubs, urinals, water heaters, water softeners and others.
• Locates and marks the position of pipe, pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using ruler, level and laser.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Installs sleeves and leave outs for roof and wall penetrations.
• Digs, backfills and tamps ditches using shovels, picks, and tampers.
• Cuts, reams, and solders copper tubing/piping, braze, solvent weld, fuse groove and thread pipe using pipe cutters, reamers, torches, allow gaskets, solvent cement, fusing machines, press fittings, grove and pipe-threading machines.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipes and fittings composed of metals (iron, steel, copper, brass, lead) and non-metals (glass, vitrified clay and plastic) using hand tools and power tools.
• Joins pipe using mechanical solder, brazing and pipe joining methods.
• Fills pipe systems with water or air and reads gauges to determine system leaks.
• Maintains the work area in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Maintains required personal tools, and properly uses all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.
• Analyzes blue prints, schematics and drawings of plumbing systems to ensure proper and efficient installation.
• Assembles, installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing systems.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems and extend piping to these systems.
• Install natural gas systems and med gas systems.
• Install drain, waste, and vent systems, domestic water piping, and acid waste during new construction or remodels.
• Prepare work area and ensure tools, material, and equipment needed are present for work to be completed.
• Perform duties and operate equipment as permissible by license status and proper training.
• Inspects plumbing systems and equipment to ensure compliance with codes and specifications to identify hazards, defects and necessary adjustments/repairs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose causes of plumbing problems and correct equipment and/or repair system as needed.
• Work with assigned foreman, coworkers and other job site workers to complete plumbing work properly and efficiently.
• Monitor plumbing work of Apprentice Plumbers to ensure plumbing work is completed properly and satisfactorily based on job specifications and code requirements.
• Train and guide Apprentice Plumbers to install, maintain and/or repair plumbing systems.
• Advise foreman and site management of hazardous conditions.
• Prepare written materials to document activities and log information as required by the job site or Company procedures.
• Provide assistance during emergencies to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Request equipment and supplies to maintain inventory and ensure availability of materials to complete necessary electrical work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective complete of projects.
• Assist foreman as needed to provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Transport tools, equipment and supplies to job site as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

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