Leadman - Plumber

OUR VISION:

"To become an indispensable partner to building owners with mission-critical systems."

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The incumbent lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains plumbing systems and related equipment for assigned projects. S/he assists/manages crew with varying levels of experience, and executes production, safety, and quality goals.

Base hourly rate of $28/hr - $37/hr

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles pipe sections, tubings, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and/or welding equipment.
• Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water/air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, penetrations, and fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
• Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe using hand power tools or machines.
• Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings using hand and power tools.
• Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Repairs plumbing, replaces defective washers, mends broken pipes, and opens clogged drains. 
• Installs underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems.
• Inspects equipment, structures, and materials to identify the cause of errors, safety hazards, or other issues, and solutions or escalates them appropriately. 
• Facilitates knowledge transfer and teaches trade skills to less experienced tradespeople. 
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine work sequence and effective.
• Understands safety procedures and keeps the crew following the rules.
• Ensures all crew members have the required tools/equipment to perform their job duties.
• Collaborates with foreman on scheduling experience and proficiency.
• Assists with the site foreman duties when s/he is absent.

CONDUCT STANDARDS:

• Maintains appropriate Company confidentiality at all times.
• Protects the assets of the Company and ethically upholds the Code of Conduct & Ethics in all situations.
• Cultivates and promotes the “Hearts & Minds” safety culture.
• Consistently exemplifies the Core Values of the Company (we CARE, we ACT WITH INTEGRITY, we are INNOVATIVE, and we are ACCOUNTABLE).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position operates primarily in the field. Jobsite work is likely to entail varying exposure to weather, potentially harmful materials or chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, dangerous machinery, and/or other conditions typically associated with a live construction site.
• Depending on the work location, the incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, noise, poor ventilation/lighting, and other hazards or conditions typically associated with a construction job site. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(Approximations on a daily basis)

Standing, Walking

4-6 Hours

Reaching Above Shoulder Height

4-6 Hours

Working with Body Bent at Waist

4-6 Hours

Working with Arms Extended at Shoulder Level

2-4 Hours

Kneeling, Crawling, Squatting

4-6 Hours

Pushing, Pulling

2-4 Hours

Twisting, Turning

2-4 Hours

Climbing Ladders, Stairs

2-4 Hours

Lifting, Carrying without Assistance (Maximum)

50 Pounds

TRAVEL:

• This position may be required to travel between jobs on a periodic basis as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school, vocational school, or training equivalent.
• 5-8 years of mechanical contracting experience.
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and oral instructions under limited supervision.
• Must be construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction. 
• General knowledge of the hazards of the trade and necessary precautionary measures.
• Willingness and ability to work nights and overtime on an as-needed basis.
• Capacity to leverage leadership skills to facilitate learning, teamwork, and collaborative relationships.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) with diverse audiences.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a driving record compliant with the Company's policies and MVR requirements, and consent to ongoing driving record monitoring by the Company.