Plumber (3rd Shift)

Metro Nashville Airport Authority•Nashville, TN

26d•$28 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The plumber diagnoses, repairs, installs, and maintains plumbing and irrigation systems; water and gas piping; fire suppression and mechanical systems; wastewater treatment systems; and motorized drive assemblies. The role also performs preventative maintenance inspections to meet service, warranty, and maintenance standards, assists contractors with major emergency utility repairs, and performs other assigned work. This position works the third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. The hourly range is $27.88 (minimum), $37.94 (midpoint), and $47.99 (maximum); the final offer depends on relevant skills and experience. Hiring includes an interview, offer, a ten-year background check (including criminal history and motor vehicle checks), pre-employment drug screening and breath alcohol testing, and onboarding.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Journeyman Plumbing certification, plumbing certification, or comparable military or similar training.
Two to four years of related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.
Knowledge of plumbing procedures and equipment, including calculating volumes, areas, and flow rates to size water and drainage pipes.
Knowledge of lockout-tagout procedures.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes pertaining to electrical or airfield facilities and equipment.
Knowledge of mechanical-system installation and maintenance techniques and safety practices.
Knowledge of fire safety equipment, including installation, maintenance, and testing of alarms and sprinklers.
Knowledge of standard calculations and mathematics, monthly work scheduling, and brazing and soldering methods, materials, and terminology.
Effective oral and written communication, relationship-building, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify equipment maintenance needs and perform routine maintenance.
Skill in using hand tools and equipment such as electric drills, saws, and jackhammers.
Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings, including schematics, ladder diagrams, and sketches.
Ability to write clearly, understand written information, follow written and oral directions, and work dependably and collaboratively.
Professional behavior and appearance, driving skills, and knowledge of safety and security practices.
Creativity and alternative thinking to develop solutions to work-related problems.
Skill in using the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment in compliance with service, warranty, and maintenance standards.
Inspect new plumbing installations, including water systems, water heaters, circulating pumps, and electrical heating units.
Plan, coordinate, and install plumbing and piping projects with little supervision.
Repair plumbing and piping systems, including drainage, waste and vent systems, non-potable water systems, and underground utilities.
Read blueprints to determine proper system operations and provide feedback during design and construction.
Follow plumbing safety rules and all applicable safety regulations.
Unclog and clean sanitary and storm drains, basin traps, and water closets.
Service and repair circulating pumps, tricherators, and sewage and stormwater lift stations.
Adjust, repair, or replace flushometers, vacuum breakers, leaking pipes, and sump pumps.
Repair and replace faucets, valves, check valves, and related components.
Inspect and assist with maintaining and testing fire protection systems.
Perform emergency shutoff of campus irrigation systems.
Assist with cleaning drain systems and sewer channels.
Operate a sewer vacuum and jetter.
Perform soldering, brazing, and welding.
Replace and repair paper towel dispensers, toilet paper dispensers, and soap dispensing systems.
Maintain oil-water separators.
Test and repair backflow preventers.
Assist with third-shift dispatch activities, including monitoring the dispatch phone, signing out keys, and processing contractor forms.
Build working relationships and rapport with customers and team members.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Support MNAA’s Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE) culture and values.
Perform other duties as assigned.