Location: Waynesville,NC, USA
Job Summary
Plans and performs preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on plumbing systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Maintains and repairs general plumbing components to include toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, and drains.
* Installs, repairs, or replaces hot and cold-water lines.
* Repairs and replaces steam to hot water exchangers for major building heating systems.
* Repairs and replaces pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes.
* Repairs and replaces hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps.
* Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
* Leads troubleshooting efforts and repairs steam and water distribution systems.
* Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
* Provides sketches and dimensions used by drafters to create plans for subcontractor work.
* Researches catalogs and vendor services for complex and/or customized system retrofits.
* Interprets and applies mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications.
* In coordination with management, assigns to and tracks corrective and preventive maintenance tasks given to subordinate plumbers.
* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
* High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Possession of a current North Carolina Plumbing license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
* Plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair skills.
* Knowledge of steam and water distribution systems maintenance and repair.
* Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
* Ability to lead others in troubleshooting and emergency repairs.
* Ability to develop and implement planned maintenance programs.
* Ability to read, understand, and follows safety procedures.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Position Requires: a) Estimate jobs, layout and material selection; b) Interpret plumbing and mechanical system building prints; c) Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts on steam and water distribution system components and backflow prevention devices; d) Troubleshoot sewage systems; e) Lead junior technicians in complex repair work.
Conditions of Employment
* Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license is a requirement for this job.
* Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
* Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
* Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
* Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.