Operations - Plumber

Powers Management Job Description


Job Title: Plumber
Department: Operations
Job Reports To: Director, Facility Operations
Status: Non-Exempt


Major Responsibilities/Activities
• 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.
• Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate contracts.
• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and 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.
• Hang steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Clear away debris in a renovation.
• Repair flush valves, trouble shoot valves, angle stops, vacuum breakers, etc.
• Repair wall hung urinals (leaks).
• Reseal leaking toilets and remove and replace seals and reinstall commode.
• Trouble shoot shower valve issues and adjust chocks and replace cartridges.
• Responsible for sweating copper pipes, brazing brass, and threading iron pipes.
• Responsible for threading tools, pipe wrenches, torches and all other plumbing tools proficiently.
• Clear plumbing clogs using plungers, angers, snakes and electric cable machine.
• Assemble pipes (including PVC, iron, copper, C.P.V.C.) and repair with ends, garden hoses.
• Possess good knowledge of pump repair, pump alignment, air compressors and trouble-shooting pump system problems.
• Maintain, inspect and repair plumbing and associated equipment.
• Possess a good working knowledge of lift stations, sewage ejector pumps and domestic water pumps and check valves.
• Know and comply with OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required in a team-oriented, can-do environment.

Minimum Requirements
• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in general maintenance and repair of plumbing and related building systems.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Diploma from a trade school or successful completion of apprenticeship.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Current plumbing license.
• In depth knowledge of plumbing and maintenance, including good knowledge of pump repair, pump alignment, air compressors and troubleshooting pump system problems and a good knowledge of lift stations, sewage ejector pumps and domestic water pumps and check valves.
• Experience working with high pressure steam.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use Windows based computer systems.
• Accurately maintain records of parts used.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Performance of all corrective and preventive maintenance duties related to plumbing systems.
• Ability to read technical documents, drawings and blueprints.
• Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to safety regulations and OSHA standards.
• The selected candidate must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicants will be subject to a background check, including a criminal history check, driving history and character references.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, possess a suitable driving history and be insurable by Nashville Predators insurance carrier (without conditions).
Essential Physical Functions
• Good physical condition and health, sufficient strength and stamina needed for heavy, awkward and repeated lifting up to 75lbs., carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to climb portable and fixed ladders.
• Ability to perform wo