Plumber

PRIDE Industries•Fort Rucker, AL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Plumber performs technical work installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, water, and drainage systems in accordance with specifications and plumbing codes. The position is on a federal AbilityOne contract and must be filled by a person with a disability because the contract requires most work hours to be performed by employees with disabilities. Work is performed at customer locations in offices, shops, warehouses, or outdoor environments, and may involve travel between facilities and driving to worksites. Equipment may be located in crawl spaces, on rooftops, or outdoors. The work may involve exposure to hazardous or toxic substances, electrical shock, equipment noise, and weather conditions including wind, rain, cold, and heat.

Requirements

Five years of progressively responsible plumbing experience.
Advanced knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the plumbing trade.
Advanced knowledge of applicable plumbing codes.
Basic knowledge of the mechanics of pumps, boilers, heaters, and other plumbing components.
Skill in installing, repairing, and maintaining all types of plumbing systems.
General computer knowledge to operate word processing, spreadsheet, and internet software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, management, and others.
Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others.
Must be a person with a disability due to federal AbilityOne contract program requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO 9000 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, repair, and replace plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, urinals, flush valves, bathtubs, faucets, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and water softeners.
Clear drains of all types and sizes using cable machines and jetting machines or high-pressure pump trucks.
Repair water and sewer lines inside and outside buildings.
Inspect structures to identify obstructions and prevent weakening of structures during pipe installation.
Locate and mark positions for pipes, pipe connections, and passage holes in walls and floors.
Cut and thread pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torches, and pipe-threading machines.
Bend pipe to required angles using pipe-bending machines or by hand.
Cut openings in walls and floors for pipes and fittings using hand and power tools.
Install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes made from metal and nonmetal materials.
Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking.
Fill pipe systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to test for leaks.
Study building plans and working drawings to determine required work aids and installation sequence.
Travel frequently between facilities.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.