Journeyman Plumber

TDIndustries•Austin, TX

About The Position

Installs, assembles, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems in commercial construction environments in accordance with project specifications, mechanical drawings, and applicable building and plumbing codes. Works with piping, fittings, valves, and fixtures for heating, potable water, and drainage systems, ensuring quality workmanship, system integrity, and code compliance. The role involves reviewing specifications, building plans, and shop drawings; installing plumbing fixtures, sleeves, and leave-outs; locating and preparing openings for pipes; assembling and joining piping and fittings made from various materials; and testing systems for leaks. The Journeyman Plumber maintains a clean and orderly work area, follows safety regulations, supports implementation of 6S, and properly uses and maintains required tools and personal protective equipment. TDIndustries is an employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing company that provides building solutions from design and construction through service and facilities maintenance. The company describes opportunities for employee voice, ownership, training, career development, and growth within a culture of trust and servant leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid and current Journeyman Plumber’s License.
Trained and qualified to operate machinery such as scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and forklifts.
Demonstrated proficiency through job-related training and extensive on-the-job experience.
Ability to serve as a resource for colleagues, work independently with minimal supervision, and offer guidance to team members.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of experience as a Plumbing Journeyman (preferred).

Responsibilities

Review specifications, building plans, and shop drawings to identify required tools and equipment and determine installation sequences.
Follow hanger spacing and load requirements in accordance with specifications and owner preferences.
Install and repair plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, urinals, water heaters, and water softeners.
Locate and mark pipe positions, connections, and passage holes in walls and floors using measuring and leveling tools, including rulers, levels, and lasers.
Cut openings in walls and floors for pipes and fittings using hand and power tools.
Install sleeves and leave-outs for roof and wall penetrations.
Dig, backfill, and tamp ditches using shovels, picks, and tampers.
Cut, ream, solder, braze, solvent-weld, fuse, groove, and thread piping using applicable tools, equipment, and materials.
Assemble and install valves, pipes, and fittings made from metals and non-metallic materials using hand and power tools.
Join pipes using mechanical, soldering, brazing, and other pipe-joining methods.
Fill pipe systems with water or air and read gauges to check for leaks.
Keep the work area clean and orderly and follow prescribed safety regulations, supporting implementation of 6S.
Maintain required personal tools and properly use personal protective equipment and safety equipment.