Maintenance Plumber

Fortis Native Group•San Diego, CA
•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Fortis Native Group, a subsidiary of PCI Federal, is seeking a Maintenance Plumber Technician for an onsite opportunity in San Diego, California. The role includes backflow prevention work, fire hydrant maintenance and flushing, cross-connection surveys, and labor and grounds-maintenance support. Hourly pay varies based on experience and certifications. Certifications are desired but are not required for initial employment; reimbursement is offered for successful attainment of necessary certifications, and the hourly rate may increase as certifications are obtained.

Requirements

  • High school diploma.
  • 3–5 years of applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Backflow Prevention Assembly Technician certification from AWWA or ABPA.
  • D1 Tester Certificate.
  • Distribution Operator Level 2 (D2) certification.
  • AWWA- or ABPA-certified Cross Connection Control Specialist certification for cross-connection survey work. Certifications are desired but are not required for initial employment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform backflow preventer repairs and troubleshooting.
  • Replace backflow preventers.
  • Perform backflow preventer testing and certification when appropriately qualified.
  • Record testing data and update the Cross-Connection Control Program Manager's Technical Library when performing testing or certification work.
  • Support backflow assemblies of the various sizes identified in the contract.
  • Perform annual preventive maintenance on fire hydrants.
  • Repair fire hydrants.
  • Perform or support fire hydrant replacement.
  • Perform semi-annual water-main flushing associated with the fire hydrant scope.
  • Perform cross-connection surveys at individual facilities, regardless of facility size when specified by the applicable non-recurring ELIN.
  • Record cross-connection survey data and provide required documentation.
  • Perform grounds maintenance and painting.
  • Perform basic repairs that do not require certification.
  • Provide labor assistance in support of backflow preventer and fire hydrant work.
  • Support other labor ELINs where the work does not require certification.

Benefits

  • Reimbursement for successful attainment of necessary certifications.
  • Hourly rate may increase as certifications are obtained.
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