Plumber

Churchill Downs Incorporated • New Orleans, LA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the repair and upkeep of the property including but not limited to barns, grand stand, office buildings, OTB parlor and grounds. Under the direct supervision of a higher level operation or maintenance employee, the employee performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair or operation of various installations and facilities.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License and able to obtain a Louisiana Racing License.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common documentation.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from team members, regulatory agencies or members of the staff.
• Ability to write and present information to management in a reasonable manner.
• Ability to perform normal mathematical computations in regards to the implementation of current duties.
• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several variables.
• Work involves lifting, walking, talking, hearing, bending, stooping, climbing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED