Location: Fort Lauderdale,FL, USA
DescriptionAre you looking to join Florida's fastest growing mechanical contracting team? B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud three-time winner of the Great Place to Work award, is seeking an experienced and dedicated HVAC Pipefitter Journeyman to join our dynamic and expanding team. Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.? Industry Leader: As Florida's fastest growing mechanical contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings).Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.Ownership and Impact: As an employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you have a direct stake in the company's success.Retirement Benefits: Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1000 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.Key Responsibilities:The Pipefitter Journeyman will be responsible for following blueprints for the layout, assembly, and installation of HVAC-R piping systems, piping supports, and related hydronic HVAC-R systems including, but not limited to, chilled water, hot water, cooling, heating, sprinkling, lubricating, and other industrial production and processing systems. Throughout the project, the Pipefitter Journeyman will be relied on to take personal ownership of upholding the values for which we are known: quality, integrity, safety, and teamwork.Routinely works with HVAC-R equipment and components including, but not limited to, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, condensing units, heat exchangers, air handlers, fan coils, and VAVs *Complete daily tasks under general supervision and according to the contract schedule using a variety of pipe, tubes, and fittings made of metal and nonmetal materials (including steel, copper, HDPE, and PVC) and using handheld tools and power toolsCut pipe using pipe cutters, saws, hammers and chisels, cutting torches, and pipe cutting machinesBend and thread pipe using pipe bending tools, pipe bending machines, and pipe threading machinesConnect pipes using threaded, grooved, soldered, brazed, and fused methods and secure pipes to structures with anchors, brackets, clamps, hangers, and pipe standsEnsure quality craftsmanship by inspecting installation against specifications and best practices including, but not limited to, observing pressure gauges to monitor and test the piping system for leaks resulting in the repair of leaks and/or voids as required by specifications and/or best practicesQualifications Three (3+) plus years of mechanical piping experienceSolid working knowledge of blueprints, pipe type/material, pipe size, and related piping equipment and materials (hangers, supports, valves, etc.)Proficient written and verbal communication skills and organizational skillsDaily positive and team-oriented attitudeDrug Test and Background check are required.Ability to hear and speak clearly with professional standard grammarAbility to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, climb stairs/ladders, reach overhead, and maneuver up to fifty (50) pounds.Controlled dexterity of fingers and hands (to include the use of mechanical substitutions)Equal Opportunity EmployerB & I Contractors, Inc. ( B & I ) prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, gender (sex), disability, age, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of B & I to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons in accordance with all applicable federal, state and any local laws governing non-discrimination in hiring, discipline, termination, promotion, compensation, training and allocation of benefits. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you are encouraged to follow the complaint procedure below. Employees making good faith reports of any kind of discrimination will not be retaliated against.