Plumber​/Mechanic

COMPANY

SUMMARY:

A third generation family-owned business, Shapiro & Duncan has been serving customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia since 1976. The company is known for their award-winning company culture and complex commercial, government and institutional design-build projects that require first-rate performance, work quality and customer service. We specialize in full service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service and maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY: Install Plumbing and HVAC systems in field locations with an emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, training, and teamwork.

REPORS TO: Supervisor/Leadman/Foreman on site.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Must be able to be flexible with work schedule.
• Possess current, valid driver’s license (not under suspension or limitation) for occasional jobsite visits.
• Reliable Transportation – go to sites in Metro DC as assigned/needed.
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in Plumbing and HVAC piping.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings (to include fabrication)
• Interact effectively with team mates and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively in English (aural, verbal, and written).
• Able to lift five to fifty pounds (5-75lbs), with or without assistance, frequently.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, climb, and remain in static positions for duration of shift.
• Able to withstand exposure to heights, tight/confined spaces; work in dusty areas; work in temperature extremes; be exposed to external elements (wind, rain, etc.)
• Able to withstand exposure to dust, fumes, heights.
• Able to handle, protect and maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Possess strong desire, willingness and ability to learn new tasks.

JOB RESPONSABILITIES:

• Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, and brazing.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, fixtures using hand or power tools.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
• Complete all tasks in a timely matter.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as directed.

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