HVAC Journeyman Pipefitter
About The Position
GMS is seeking an experienced Project Pipe Fitter to support active mechanical projects across Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. This role supports installation, modification, and repair work on commercial and government facilities and requires strong technical ability, strict adherence to safety standards, and the discipline to meet project schedules and quality expectations. The position is in the DC Corridor and pays $55 per hour. The role is affiliated with Local 602 and/or 486. The work includes screw pipe, copper, welded piping, and specialty mechanical systems in commercial buildings, federal environments, data centers, laboratories, military bases, and industrial facilities. The role requires understanding system layouts, reading blueprints, and coordinating in the field with project managers, foremen, and other trades. Candidates must understand HVAC systems including chilled water, heating water, steam, condenser water, refrigerant piping, and gas piping, as well as installation requirements for valves, pumps, strainers, hangers, supports, vibration isolation components, and related equipment. The role also involves pressure testing, flushing, and supporting system commissioning.
Requirements
- Experienced project pipe fitter.
- MD, VA, or DC Journeyman HVAC license.
- CFC Universal certification.
- OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 safety training.
- Clean personal record.
- Clean driving record.
- Solid past performance.
- Ability to understand HVAC systems including chilled water, heating water, steam, condenser water, refrigerant piping, and gas piping.
- Familiarity with installation requirements for valves, pumps, strainers, hangers, supports, vibration isolation components, and related equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Responsibilities
- Install, assemble, and maintain piping systems for HVAC and mechanical applications.
- Perform welding and racking.
- Support installation, modification, and repair work on commercial and government facilities.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Coordinate field work with project managers, foremen, and other trades.
- Support pressure testing, flushing, and system commissioning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
