PLUMBER - RESIDENTIAL

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Coordinate, install, and/or repair sanitary, storm, domestic water, fuel oil and natural gas systems including fixtures and equipment for plumbing systems and heating and cooling equipment systems. 

• Perform field fabrication of plumbing and piping systems and set up the specific task or project schedule.  

• Make adjustments to work sequences to meet construction schedules, using own knowledge of equipment and lower-level personnel capacities. 

• Manage materials to ensure timely completion of the work scheduled. Ensure optimal material consumption. 

• Read blueprints and interpret specifications. 

• Correct punch-list items and make distribution as required. 

• Plan work to make the most efficient use of assigned manpower and other resources. 

• Inspect work-in-progress and completed work to ensure conformance to contract and specification. 

• Ensure the needs of general contractors, owners, and other customers as well as entrusted employees are met. 

• Keep the superintendent or project manager aware of all issues affecting production and schedule. 

• Assist project manager and superintendents with problems or questions in an accurate and timely manner. 

• Attend, as required, all jobsite and office meetings related to assigned projects. 

• Serve as a coach and mentor to lower echelon to help them develop and improve their skills and increase their technical knowledge.   

• Strengthen skills to encourage improvement in other plumbers or fitters. 

• All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Experience/Qualifications Required:

o   5 years commercial experience in field plumbing or heating operations.

o   Prior shop experience a plus.

o   Stable work history. 

Job Skills:    

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of plumbing and piping installation.
• Ability to fabricate offsets.
• Working knowledge of all hand and power tools.
• Able to do take-offs.
• Able to install equipment.
• Works within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity.
• Good math skills.

Education: 

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• Journeyman license.
• Trade School a plus.
• Willing to obtain additional trade licenses and/or certifications. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Eyesight correctable to 20/50.
• Able to work long hours on feet.
• Able to lift and climb ladders and scaffolds.
• Able to perform shift work.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 60lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must not be afraid of heights. 

Special Requirements: 

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must provide own basic hand tools.
• Able to operate heavy machinery.
• OSHA 10 certificate.