Plumber - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Plumbing Foreman, this role involves assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems. The position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. The company is committed to being a global aviation leader driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity by investing in its employees, customers, airlines, and partners.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Five years of Industrial Plumbing Experience
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the craft or equivalent training at an accredited trade or technical school, or military training
Licensed as a registered journeyman plumber
All plumbers hired after January 1, 2018, are required to have Backflow Certification
Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or ability to maintain the same
Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (safety shoes)
Must adhere to ACAA guidelines set forth by the Department of Maintenance Dress Code and Personal Protective Equipment policy
Must own and possess personal hand tools of the trade
Practices, methods, tools and materials of the plumbing trade
applicable sanitary and safety codes and ordinances
Occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs
Work according to standard practices, using the tools, materials and equipment of the trade
Work well with others

Responsibilities

Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines
Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation
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 as needed
Cuts and threads pipe
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
Joins pipes 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, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water fountains
Installs complete plumbing systems on remodeled projects at the Pittsburgh International Airport and the Allegheny County Airport
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains
Fabrication, installation, maintenance and preventative maintenance of all plumbing, pipe fitting and fire protection systems
Periodically maintain oil water separators at PIT and AGC
Periodic testing of all fire protection systems and devices, including pumphouses, water storage tanks, tamper switches when required
Maintain and repair all piping on fire protection system
Quarterly inspection of passenger boarding bridges water cabinets including water filter replacement, backflow preventors, strainers and pressure regulators, replace hoses and chlorinate and flush as completed, lube reel motor
Weekly testing and preventative maintenance of pumphouses and water storage tanks
Weekly testing and preventative maintenance of sewage lift stations and industrial waste lift station
Weekly inspection of spent glycol fluid storage tanks, and recommendation of repairs or maintenance as may be required
Maintenance and preventative maintenance of all sanitary sewers, grease traps and grease lines from all restaurants in airport complex as needed
Maintenance of gas lines for all restaurants in airport complex as needed
Maintenance and preventative maintenance of airline triturator
Repair and maintenance of liquid runway deicing fluid pumps, valves and storage tanks
Repair, maintenance, and annual testing of all backflow preventors throughout the entire airport and associated buildings and structures (those owned and maintained by ACAA, unless otherwise directed)
Repair and install low voltage controls for automatic flushometers and lavatories
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required

Benefits

Two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers
ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses
Lower healthcare payroll contributions compared to the average employee in other companies
Lower health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies
No separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage
Dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis
Eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service
Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows employees to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments
Robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination)
Life insurance options
Wellness program
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program