Journeyman Plumber
MalaceHR
- Akron, OH
- $31.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
2nd Shift, M-F
Pay: $31.00 per hourJob Summary:
Extensive knowledge of high pressure steam and air systems. Experience with commercial plumbing and hot water systems. Ability to weld high pressure steam systems is a plus, brazing and soldering piping systems is required. Ability to plan, layout, and install plastic drain systems. Assembles, installs, and repairs pipe fittings in a commercial settingEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
- Inspect structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
- Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage hole for pipes in walls and floors.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Cuts and threads pipe.
- Bend pipe to required angle by use of pipe bending machine or by other mechanical methods.
- Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
- Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk joints.
- Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
- Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water heaters, hot water tanks, and water softeners.
- Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending bursts in pipes, and opening clogged drains.
- Welds holding fixtures to steel structural members.
- Will be able to weld on piping, structural steel, and misc. welding.
- Ability to repair Backflow devices.
- Able to silver solder copper.
Responsible for accurate and timely paperwork related to essential duties and responsibilities.
Maintain, organize, and control inventory supplies tools and equipment.
Clean and organize shop area. Maintain inventory of spare parts and material. Maintain tools and equipment for maintenance work.Qualifications: Education HS Diploma
Business Experience Successfully completed an Apprenticeship program and ten or more year’s related experience and training: or equivalent combination of education and experience and possesses a state journeyman card.
Licenses/Certifications Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Master plumber (as specified)
Local License as applicable
Fork lift and aerial equipment certification
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Technical Qualifications & Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Must be trained and certified to operate a fork truck and aerial lift
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.