What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber Journeyman position at Harper Limbach?
POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The incumbent lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains plumbing systems and related equipment for assigned projects. S/he may occasionally oversee and direct the work of a small group of laborers.
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assembles pipe sections, tubings, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and/or welding equipment.
- Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water/air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
- Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
- Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, penetrations, and fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
- Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe using hand power tools or machines.
- Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings using hand and power tools.
- Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
- Repairs plumbing, replaces defective washers, mends broken pipes, and opens clogged drains.
- Installs underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems.
- Inspects equipment, structures, and materials to identify the cause of errors, safety hazards, or other issues, and solutions or escalates them appropriately.
- Facilitates knowledge transfer and teaches trade skills to less experienced tradespeople.
CONDUCT STANDARDS:
- Maintains appropriate Company confidentiality at all times.
- Protects the assets of the Company and ethically upholds the Corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.
- Cultivates and promotes the "Hearts & Minds" safety culture.
- Consistently exemplifies the Core Values of the Company (We Care, We Strive for Excellence, We Act with Integrity, We are Innovative, We are Competitive, and We are Accountable).
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This position operates primarily in the field. Jobsite work is likely to entail varying exposure to weather, potentially harmful materials or chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, dangerous machinery, and/or other conditions typically associated with a live construction sit
- Depending on the work location, the incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, noise, poor ventilation/lighting, and other hazards or conditions typically associated with a construction job site.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Approximations on a daily basis)
Standing, Walking |
4-6 Hours |
Reaching Above Shoulder Height |
4-6 Hours |
Working with Body Bent at Waist |
4-6 Hours |
Working with Arms Extended at Shoulder Level |
2-4 Hours |
Kneeling, Crawling, Squatting |
4-6 Hours |
Pushing, Pulling |
2-4 Hours |
Twisting, Turning |
2-4 Hours |
Climbing Ladders, Stairs |
2-4 Hours |
Lifting, Carrying without Assistance (Maximum) |
50 Pounds |
TRAVEL:
- This position may require up to 15% travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from high school, vocational school, or training equivalent.
- 5-8 years of mechanical contracting experience.
- Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and oral instructions under limited supervision.
- Must be construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction.
- General knowledge of the hazards of the trade and necessary precautionary measures.
- Willingness and ability to work nights and overtime on an as-needed basis.
- Capacity to leverage leadership skills to facilitate learning, teamwork, and collaborative relationships.
- Valid Driver's License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Rigging and Signaling Certification.
- Forklift Certification.
- Aerial and Scissor Lift Certification.
- Completed OSHA 30-Hour Training.
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification.
- Qualified candidates are asked to apply to this position directly via our Open Opportunities page at .
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a part of our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we also take affirmative action to recruit, hire, and advance qualified females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
As a federal construction contractor in a safety-sensitive industry, we are a drug-free employer.
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