Plumbing Journeyman

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country. With our rapid growth, we’re looking for passionate, talented, and creative individuals to join our team. If you’re ready for a challenge that will elevate your career, this is the right place, right time, right people.

Position Summary 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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, i.e. iron, steel, copper, brass, lead and non-metals, i.e. 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

Assemble, install, repair, and maintain 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 to ensure a safe work environment

Troubleshoot and diagnose cause 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/or 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 completion of project

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

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

Education and Experience Current Journeyman Plumber License (must be licensed in TX or reciprocal state as defined by TX licensing agency)
High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Minimum 4 years prior experience performing plumbing work in a commercial or industrial construction environment

Required Skill, Knowledge, and Abilities Demonstrate basic understanding of English (ability to read, speak and write) while performing work-related tasks

Practice and comprehend safe work procedures per Company policy

Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances per drawings or plans

Analyze and interpret data and use good judgment to solve problems and resolve…