Facilities Technician D (Plumber)

L3Harris•Palm Bay, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Technician D (Plumber) supports the safe and reliable operation of facility plumbing systems at the Palm Bay, Florida facility. The position independently performs complex troubleshooting, installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs within established procedures and authorization. The technician also serves as a technical resource for the facilities team, coordinates with contractors, and recommends improvements to system reliability and maintenance practices. Work includes commercial and industrial plumbing systems such as domestic water distribution, sanitary drainage, vent piping, fixtures, and associated equipment. The role also supports general facilities maintenance consistent with the technician’s training and qualifications. Work may take place in mechanical rooms, restrooms, production areas, outdoor locations, and other facility spaces. The schedule is 9/80: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off. The technician must be available for rotating on-call coverage, urgent plumbing issues, after-hours work, occasional overtime, and scheduled shutdowns as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of plumbing experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, or comparable facilities environments; alternatively, a 2-year post-secondary/AA degree and 4 years of prior experience.
Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair complex plumbing systems.
Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, piping materials, joining methods, and safe-work practices.
Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, technical specifications, and equipment manuals.
Experience using plumbing tools and diagnostic equipment, including drain-cleaning equipment and pressure-testing instruments.
Ability to plan and prioritize assignments, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with facility personnel and contractors.
Journeyman plumber license and applicable plumber license or certification.
Availability for rotating on-call coverage.
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using tools, handling materials, climbing ladders, and accessing piping and equipment.
Availability for occasional overtime and scheduled shutdowns, as required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a plumbing apprenticeship or related technical program.
Experience maintaining plumbing systems in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing facilities.
Backflow prevention assembly tester certification applicable to the jurisdiction.
Experience with commercial water heaters, domestic hot-water recirculation, sewage ejector systems, and sump pumps.
Experience with process piping or compressed-air systems, where applicable to the site and within qualifications.
Experience using a CMMS and supporting equipment lifecycle planning.
Experience mentoring technicians and coordinating maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial plumbing systems, including domestic water distribution, sanitary drainage, vent piping, fixtures, and associated equipment.
Install, repair, and replace piping, fittings, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, water heaters, and other plumbing components within applicable licensing requirements and approved scope.
Diagnose leaks, blockages, pressure problems, and recurring equipment failures; identify underlying causes and recommend corrective actions.
Perform drain cleaning and blockage removal using appropriate equipment and safe-work practices.
Maintain and repair domestic hot-water systems, recirculation pumps, mixing valves, and associated controls within assigned qualifications.
Inspect and maintain backflow prevention assemblies; perform testing or certification only when appropriately credentialed and authorized.
Read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, and work orders; document field changes for drawing updates.
Plan assigned work, identify materials and replacement parts, and coordinate water shutdowns and service interruptions to minimize operational disruption.
Perform preventive maintenance and recommend follow-up work based on equipment condition and maintenance history.
Document completed work, equipment condition, inspections, and follow-up needs in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Support contractor coordination by communicating scope requirements, identifying deficiencies, and documenting completion of assigned work.
Provide task-level technical guidance to less-experienced technicians.
Follow applicable plumbing codes, permit requirements, and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, pressure isolation, and confined-space requirements where applicable.
Support general facilities maintenance activities consistent with training and qualifications.
Respond to urgent plumbing issues and participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required.