Plumber

Compensation $24.00 - $32.00/hour

Plumber

Tharp Plumbing

Full Time

Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings, fixtures and equipment of water, gas, drain-waste-vent (DWV), and storm systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. Must perform all functions and responsibilities in alignment with Tharp's quality standards and business ethics.

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations and to plan installation obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Perform complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixture in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools and machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines and pipe-bending machines.
• Install pipe assembles, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers, water heaters and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes and opening clogged drains.
• Direct workers and helpers engaged in pipe cutting and preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.
• Install underground storm, DWV and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
• Clear away debris in a renovation.
• Occasionally safely operate company vehicles in strict compliance with the company's Fleet Safety Program practices and policies.

• Perform general physical activities: considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• Obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Use hands and arms to install, position and move materials.
• Recognize and categorize information, estimating, detecting differences and changes.
• Service, repair, adjust and test machines, devices, moving parts and equipment that operate primarily on mechanical principles.
• Operate machines or processes using control mechanisms or direct physical activity.
• Collaborate with customers and the public, working with general contractors, specialty contractors, vendors or code enforcement officials.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Inspect equipment, structures or materials to identify causes of errors or defects.
• Continuously review information from materials, events or environment to detect or assess problems that may interfere with performance and productivity.
• Strictly comply with the attendance policy as stipulated in the Employee Manual.

• Actively listen, giving full attention to what others are saying, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Use mathematics to solve problems.
• Troubleshoot operating errors and decide what to do about them.
• Repair machines or systems using the right tools.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Install equipment, machines, piping or programs to meet specifications.
• Determine and select the appropriate tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Comprehend written documents in work‑related contexts.
• Manage material resources, ensuring appropriate use of equipment, facilities and materials.
• Analyze quality through tests and inspections of products, services or processes.
• Apply critical thinking using logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Communicate information effectively and persuade others to change their minds or behavior.
• Demonstrate service orientation to help others.
• Instruct others on how to do something.

• Understanding of customer and personal services, including needs assessment, meeting quality standards and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Thorough and current knowledge of state and local building codes.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the English language including grammar, spelling and composition rules.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools used in construction or repair of buildings and related structures.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their…