OM - Plumber - Ft. Campbell

HHS GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC•Fort Campbell, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of plumber trade functions such as assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Journeyman with the ability to use and knowledge of all tools and equipment, which are used by the craft.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Minimum of 5 years of experience, performing the specific craft function.
Expert knowledge of craft theory and craft materials with ability to apply the theory and select the proper materials.
Must have skills and knowledge to perform maintenance on site utility systems and steam distribution system, including air compressors and associated equipment.
Obtain and maintain required certifications.

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.
Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
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 hand tools 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 hand tools and power tools.
Joins pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether 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.
May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
Performs other duties as assigned.