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 integrity and professionalism, great people skills with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, ability to meet deadlines and schedules.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including ditchers, jack hammers, hammer drills, saws, shovels, probing rods, and various plumbing tools, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, scaffolding, and/or in tight spaces. Requires the ability to read work orders, logs, diagrams, blueprints, schematics, etc. Requires the ability to prepare activity logs and reports according to prescribed formats. Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape. Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using hand tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of plumbing systems, equipment, and fixtures. General knowledge of approved plumbing methods, practices, code requirements and safety standards. Working knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of plumbing systems and equipment. General knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of plumbing work and other trades required of the position. Ability to use Computer programs, smart phones, and tablets to view schedules, time sheets, tasks, plans, photos and information. Ability to send and read email, and messages on computers, tablets and smart phones as a primary means of communication. General knowledge of the maintenance requirements of plumbing and related equipment. Ability to use and care for hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform plumbing installation and repair tasks. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time as required by work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits

• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

License/Certification

• Oregon Journeyman Plumbing License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person