Plumber, Maintenance

Amentum

103d • $35

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Plumber, Maintenance for Creech Air Force Base. Purpose and Scope: Provide plumbing and Liquid Fuels Maintenance for facilities and infrastructure. Assembles, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units and dishwashers. Repairs and maintains all plumbing by replacing components in leaky faucets, mixing valves, check valves and both manual and automatic flushometers. Able to mend interior/exterior pipes, such as PVC, PEX, copper, asbestos cement, cast iron, galvanized and black iron by methods such as soldering, appropriate clamps, threaded, push to connect and mechanical joint fittings. Capable of opening clogged drains using various methods such as plungers, manual and power snake machines. Maintains all plumbing and pipe fitting systems and associated components shall be operational according to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). Perform a variety of maintenance of repair of equipment and buildings. Requires government certifications skills and knowledge for plumbing and liquid fuels maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a plumber, acquired through training and/or experience under a formal apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Willingness to achieve certifications according to government requirements.
• Valid Nevada driver’s license; Commercial driver’s license would be a plus.
• Ability to listen with comprehension to assist customers with problems.
• Ability to use good judgment and common sense when performing job functions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to be punctual.
• Ability to lift weight up to seventy (70) pounds.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance, Secret.

Responsibilities

• Works with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Can read and decipher plumbing maps/blueprints to locate various plumbing devices such as valves, sewer manholes, fire hydrants, clean outs, etc.
• Respond to service calls within the allowable time frame.
• Participation in Quality Control and Safety Program.
• Must adhere to the Lockout/Tag Out and Fall Protection Program.
• Perform daily checks on company provided vehicle.
• Repair and maintain Water Distribution systems in accordance with local environmental management quality standards.
• Repair and maintain Waste Water Systems in accordance with applicable local and Government regulations.
• Maintain and repair underground and aboveground Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) system tanks.
• Repair and maintain, test, and inspect wet, dry pipe and deluge fire suppression systems.
• Inspect structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locate and mark position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• 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 by hand.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals and nonmetals.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees