Title: Plumber Salary: $23 to $31 an hourPosition Type: Full TimeJob ObjectiveAssembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings, fixtures and equipment of water, gas, drain-waste-vent (DWV), and storm systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. Must perform all functions and responsibilities in alignment with Tharp's quality standards and business ethics.Essential Functions and Tasks
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
- Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
- Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
- Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations and to plan installation obstructions such as electrical wiring.
- Perform complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs.
- Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixture in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools and machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines and pipe-bending machines.
- Install pipe assembles, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers, water heaters and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
- Repair and maintain plumbing, replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes and opening clogged drains.
- Direct workers and helpers engaged in pipe cutting and preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.
- Install underground storm, DWV and water piping systems and extend piping to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems.
- Clear away debris in a renovation.
- Occasionally safely operate company vehicles in strict compliance with the company's Fleet Safety Program practices and policies.
Job Activities
- Performing general physical activities: considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
- Getting information: Observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Handling and moving objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning and moving materials and manipulating things.
- Identifying objects, actions and events: identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment: servicing, repairing, adjusting and testing machines, devises, moving parts and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principals.
- Controlling machines and processes: using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
- Performing for or working directly with customers and/or the public: performing in a collaborative and helpful manner for people associated with general contractors, other specialty contractors, vendors or code enforcement officials.
- Making decisions and solving problems: analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Inspecting equipment, structures or material: inspecting equipment, structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Monitor processes, materials or surroundings: constantly review information from materials, events or the environment to detect or assess problems that may interfere with performance and productivity of work.
- Strictly comply with attendance policy as stipulated in Employee Manual.
Skill Requirements
- Actively listen by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Ability to understand and use mathematics to solve problems.
- Troubleshooting to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about them.
- Repair machines or systems, including using the right tools.
- Identification of complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Install equipment, machines, piping or programs to meet specifications.
- Determine and select the right kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Manage one's own time and the time of others.
- Reading comprehension, including understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Management of material resources by obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities and materials needed to do certain work.
- Quality control analysis, including conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality of performance.
- Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Speaking to others to convey information effectively, along with persuasion to change their minds or behavior.
- Service orientation as reflected in actions aimed at helping others.
- Instructing others on how to do something.
Knowledge, Experience and Education Requirements
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Thorough and current knowledge of state and local building codes.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
- Knowledge of English language including the meaning and spelling of words and the rules of composition.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures such as highways, garages and toll plazas.
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their applications.
- Knowledge of relevant safety practices and procedures in a dynamic construction environment and strategies to promote the safety, health and warfare of self and crew members.
- High school graduate with post-secondary journeyman certification preferred.
- Knowledge of e-mail communication and ability to utilize computer/smart phone applications.
- Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions
- Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
- Handling and fingering objects
- Talking and hearing
- Smelling and detecting odors
- Near visual acuity, depth perception, visual accommodations, and color vision
- Strength for lifting and placing heavy and awkward materials weighing up to 74 pounds
- Exposure to weather: especially heat, sun or wet, muddy and humid conditions
- Subjected to dust and fumes
- Subjected to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals
- High/loud noise intensity level
- Cramped and tight locations
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Benefits program including; 401k+, Medical Plan, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
- Paid Vacation (PTO) and Holidays
- Certified In-house Training Program,
- Project Completion Bonus potential
- OSHA Training in the First 90 days
- Tool Loan Program if needed
- Referral and Safety Bonus opportunities
At Tharp Plumbing, we actively seek individuals with the potential for growth, a mechanical aptitude, a positive attitude, and the drive to excel, even in challenging situations. In return, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unwavering support to help you achieve personal success. Our offerings include diverse job opportunities, rewarding compensation packages, recognition and incentives, savings and retirement plans, extensive training and development programs, a strong safety culture, effective communication channels, and robust family support. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for all, making your success our top priority. Join us on a journey of growth and excellence in the plumbing industry.