Plumber

CST Mechanical, Inc.•Hampton, VA

18d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Plumber performs minor to complex plumbing service work and installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing systems in commercial and residential environments. The role includes installing fixtures and equipment, assembling and modifying pipe, testing systems for leaks, interpreting blueprints, selecting materials, and installing supports and hangers. The Plumber follows direction from a Master Plumber or Supervisor and maintains company vehicles and equipment in good working condition. The employee must comply with company policies, follow safety requirements, and stop work and notify a supervisor when an unsafe condition is present. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, including dusty, noisy, hazardous, high, tight, confined, and otherwise adverse locations, and in all types of weather. The position requires climbing, balancing, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or carrying materials. The schedule is an eight-hour shift, Monday through Friday, with day and night shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. The role is full-time and performed in person. Applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Requirements

At least four years of plumbing experience.
Ability to install plumbing systems by assembling, positioning, and sealing valves, pipe fittings, and pipes.
Knowledge of testing plumbing systems to identify leaks.
Ability to cut threads and bend pipe using cutters, a cutting torch, a threading machine, and a bending machine.
Ability to locate pipe positions, connections, and passage holes by marking structures and using a ruler, level, and plumb bob.
Knowledge of accommodating pipes and pipe fittings using hand tools and power tools.
Ability to repair and maintain plumbing systems.
Knowledge of basic safety, ADA requirements, and state and local building and plumbing codes.
Self-motivated, able to work in a fast-moving environment, and able to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and with external contacts.
Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Plumbing license required in the state where applying.
OSHA 10 certification required.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber preferred.
Good driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in commercial and residential environments.
Perform minor to complex service work on plumbing systems.
Install plumbing equipment, including sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, appliances, and trim, under supervision.
Install various types of plumbing fixtures.
Assemble pipe, tubing, and fittings using appropriate connection and sealing methods.
Test pipes and plumbing fixtures with water or air and use pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Read blueprints and drawings to determine installation specifications and locations.
Select installation materials, including pipe type and size.
Install supports and hangers for pipes, fixtures, and equipment.
Follow direction from a Master Plumber or Supervisor.
Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to the required angle.
Maintain company vehicles and equipment so they are serviced, clean, and in good working condition.
Contribute to team efforts and perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Follow safety and health requirements, stop work when unsafe conditions are present, and notify a supervisor.