Master Plumber - St. Francisville, LA

Turner Industries•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Master Plumber for a position in St. Francisville, LA. The Plumber assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Must have a Master Plumber license
One to four years of experience in specified skill
Demonstrated proficiency in construction tool use
Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations
Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe
Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob
Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using handtools and power tools
Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine
Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand
Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using handtools and power tools
Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and calks joints
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether the system is leaking
Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners
Repairs and maintains plumbing, by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction