Plumber jobs in Gastonia, NC

Plumbing Mechanic—Mechanical Construction

Come join a fast-growing, Southeast and Midwest leader in mechanical construction!  With offices in Kentucky and North Carolina, Green Mechanical is a medium-sized mechanical contractor that has been in operation since 1983. Our areas of expertise include pipe-fitting, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and sheet metal/pipe fabrication.  The markets we serve include commercial, government, industrial, healthcare, education, retail, data center, pharmaceutical, and technology industries. We utilize state-of-the-art CAD/BIM software tools and offer an exciting environment of design-build/design-assist spanning a diverse array of challenging projects. Our company has a demonstrated track record in the construction industry and has worked with many prominent companies including Samsung, Amazon, Toyota, Con Agra Foods, Custom Foods, Nestle, USA, The universities of Kentucky, Louisville, Cincinnati, Western Kentucky, and many others.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and components.
• Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials. 
• Identify required tools and special equipment.
• Select the type and size of pipe required.
• Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures. 
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment. 
• Assemble and install valves and fittings. 
• Install, repair and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls. 
• Install, repair and maintain underground storm sanitary and water piping systems. 
• Install, repair and maintain sinks, tubs and toilets. 
• Install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners. 
• Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim. 
• Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.

2. Maintain all building codes, installation requirements and relevant legislation.
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures. 
• Apply all codes to installations, repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met. 
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded. 
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes. 
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.

3. Administer and schedule work
• Prepare budgets 
• Prepare orders of supplies
• Keep daily reports
• Schedule work in cooperation with other trades and suppliers

4. Perform other related duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Water distribution and waste water disposal in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
• Relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures installation and maintenance. 
• An understanding of the northern economic, cultural and political environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other trades. 
•Team building skills. 
• Analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Decision making skills.
• Effective verbal, presentation and listening communications skills.
• Effective negotiation and mediation skills.
• Effective written communications skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, database and word-processing, programs at a highly proficient level.
• Stress management skills.
• Time management skills.
• Responsible
• Conscientious
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

 Must be able to pass a background check & drug screen.

Compensation and Benefits

• 401K Plan 
• Company Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays