Journeyman Plumber

NATURE OF WORK

As a Journeyman Plumber you will assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of water, gas, or drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Repair and replace broken water lines, un-clog sewer lines and drains. Perform maintenance and installation functions associated with all water system equipment. Measure, cut, thread, assemble and install pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures. Replace pressure tanks, repair garbage disposals, repair circulating pumps, repair water heaters, and gas fixtures. Repair shower valves, shut-off valves, and mixing valves. Ensure the safe and efficient operation of fixtures, apparatus, and other elements of water distribution. Install filter systems. Test pipes by filling with water or air and read gauges to determine whether system is working accurately. Install and repair plumbing fixtures. Repair and maintain plumbing; repair burst pipes. Inspect structure, locating and marking positions of pipes, connections, and passage holes for pipe in walls and floors; Cutting openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals and nonmetals. Joining pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, press, glue and solder. Perform other related plumbing work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Prefer 1 year of Journeyman plumbing experience. Valid Oregon Journeyman Plumber License. Valid driver’s license. Be able to pass a background check. Employees must follow drug testing requirements. Must maintain a safe driving record.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to comprehend schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications required by our clients, experience working with hand tools, power tools and electronic test equipment, strong working knowledge of job site safety. High standard of integr...