Facility Maintenance Plumber III - 2nd

Amentum•Davenport, IA

8d•$27 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Facility Maintenance Plumber for its industrial operations and maintenance teams in Davenport, Iowa. The role provides advanced expertise responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on industrial or commercial facility and utility systems and equipment, including plumbing and mechanical equipment, motors, pumps, piping, drains, and other assigned equipment. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; hours may vary with customer demand. The position involves inspecting and maintaining building equipment and operating systems, completing plumbing and pipefitting work, diagnosing and repairing facility mechanical systems, and supporting a safe, customer-focused work environment. The employee works as part of a team and may sometimes work with minimal supervision, follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and performs other duties assigned by a manager or supervisor. Some travel may be required. Overtime, varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules may be required. The role requires regular physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking extensively throughout the plant. Some tasks involve repetitive wrist movements. The employee must be able to distinguish wire-coding colors and use a company- or client-approved utility knife. Steel-toe safety shoes and other required personal protective equipment must be worn. Applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test, hold a valid driver’s license, and be able to obtain a security access badge at the client location. The position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Requirements

High school graduate or demonstrated equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and plumbing.
Hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, and operating mechanical building systems.
Experience with systems such as plumbing, steam and hot water boilers, air handling units, pumps, compressors, air dryers, and exhaust systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Friendly, cooperative, customer-service-minded attitude and ability to work as a team player.
Experience using Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills.
Ability to read and understand repair manuals and drawings.
Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and initiate repairs.
Experience working with and understanding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
Ability to apply proper safety practices and follow procedures while performing maintenance tasks.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a security access badge at the client location.
Ability to work overtime, varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and alternative work schedules.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds; climb extension, roof, and stepladders and stairs at least 10 times per shift; bend, stoop, squat, kneel, move in a 90-degree fashion, stretch, and reach repetitively; and walk extensively throughout the plant.
Ability to use a company- or client-approved utility knife and distinguish colors used in wire color-coding.
Ability to perform tasks involving repetitive wrist movement.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with clients, including during stressful periods.
Ability to wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other personal protective equipment as needed, and to cope with job and work-environment stressors while maintaining acceptable performance.
Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered the position.
Some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanical, or a related technical program.
Experience performing pipefitting.
Valid CCCDI license or ability to obtain the license within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with performing and responding to work orders associated with building equipment.
Inspect major equipment and operating systems and take corrective actions as necessary.
Maintain mechanical operations, standards, controls, and specifications at a high level of quality for equipment such as pumps, fans, cranes, heat exchangers, and valves.
Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes; use building plans and working drawings to determine work aids and installation sequences.
Assemble and install valves, pipefittings, and pipes made of metals and nonmetals.
Join pipe using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk; fill systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to check for leaks.
Install and repair plumbing fixtures, including sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and water softeners.
Maintain and repair plumbing by replacing washers in leaking faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains; weld holding fixtures to steel structural members when needed.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial facility mechanical systems, facility equipment, and pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, cleaning, and filter changes.
Troubleshoot and repair blowers, fans, heat exchange equipment, and basic electrical issues.
Perform basic pipefitting repairs.
Work as part of a team and, at times, with minimal supervision.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a safe work environment.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Perform other duties assigned by a manager or supervisor.