Plumber-Pipe Fitter

Plumber-Pipe Fitter (Full Time)

Department: Facilities

Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures in structures. Collaborate with general contractors, electricians, and other construction professionals. Follow building plans and blueprints. Respond to, diagnose, and resolve plumbing emergencies.

• Possess a strong sense of urgency.
• Receive and complete work assignments and pertinent paperwork and enter remarks in the EAM system.
• Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain replacement parts, and fully explain the issue and needed corrections.
• Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with general contractors, electricians, and other construction professionals.
• Read and follow building plans and blueprints.
• Respond to, diagnose, and resolve plumbing emergencies.
• Perform routine inspections of plumbing and drainage systems.
• Keep accurate records of time spent working, description of work performed and materials used.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the shop, department, or work crew.
• Prepare complex printings to indicate new/modified systems.
• Respond to trouble calls.
• Initiate orders for materials or equipment to effect repairs.
• Solder, braze, and/or weld as necessary.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist and train less experienced employees in solving work problems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance.
• Maintain all necessary records, files, and reports.
• Conduct work in a clean, neat, and professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as required.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, it may be required to train and assist other employees.

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• 8-10 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with waste piping, sanitary drainage, and drainage venting.
• Experience with natural gas and liquid petroleum piping and venting systems.
• Experience with water distribution lines/systems.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools used in the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and safety practices.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and rough drawings.
• Familiarity with PVC, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, and copper.
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete projects unsupervised and unassisted.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics and conversion of measurements.
• Familiarity with fire system is a plus.

• Must obtain and maintain a Florida Plumbing License or Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) – National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC).
• Individual must be certifiable for a forklift within the first 90 days of employment.

Those who perform this job often stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Light to moderately heavy materials may be moved up to 35 lbs. Reasonable accommodations can be made.

General knowledge of all phases of aircraft design, approval, manufacturing, and service, all manufacturing processes and techniques relative to fabrication and assembly. Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills, and flexibility. Ability to multitask. Requires detailed attention to work in environments where interruptions need to be controlled.

Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

The work environment includes office and manufacturing settings. Employees may be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes,…