Plumber - Journeyman

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The incumbent lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains plumbing systems and related equipment for assigned projects. S/he may occasionally oversee and direct the work of a small group of laborers.

Base hourly rate of $23/hr - $34/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. 

CONDUCT STANDARDS:

• Maintains appropriate Company confidentiality at all times.
• Protects the assets of the Company and ethically upholds the Corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.
• Cultivates and promotes the “Hearts & Minds” safety culture.
• Consistently exemplifies the Core Values of the Company (We Care, We Strive for Excellence, We Act with Integrity, We are Innovative, We are Competitive, 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 sit
• 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 require up to 15% travel. 

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.
• 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.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Rigging and Signaling Certification. 
• Forklift Certification.
• Aerial and Scissor Lift Certification.
• Completed OSHA 30-Hour Training.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification. 

 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the individual who assumes this role, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Harper Limbach LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.