Plumber

Cushman & Wakefield • Atlanta, GA

30d • $26 - $30

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, perform a variety of skilled plumbing tasks supporting the repair and maintenance of buildings and facilities; troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain plumbing fixtures, accessories, and equipment; perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; assist in performing other skilled duties as assigned. Install general plumbing systems and repair existing systems; install water piping, fire sprinkling systems and sewer mains and laterals. Troubleshoot and repair major plumbing breakdowns such as clogged drains and fixtures; clean out drains and remove obstructions from water systems. Repair and replace PVC, copper and galvanized pipes; solder and sweat copper joints and fitting; repair valves, ball cocks and faucets. Unplug and re-route water and control lines; service and repair circulating pumps and electrical timers. Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, including dishwashers, washing machines, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, and garbage disposals. Repair or replace gas lines, meters, and valves; dig ditches and trenches as necessary; inspect, repair, and install backflow prevention devices. Inspect, maintain, and replace hot water heaters and loop systems; evaluate water levels, pressure, and temperature. Read and interpreted blueprints and sketches; ensured work was completed according to written specifications. Operate and maintain various heavy equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as needed. Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for the jobs assigned; requisition materials as needed. Basic plumbing such as fixing leaking or unstopping toilets and drains. Respond to and resolve various emergency calls and routine calls for service. Plan, organize, and lay out assigned tasks. Perform other duties as required. Ability To: Estimate cost, labor, and materials as necessary to replace and repair general plumbing. Read drawings and work from plans and specifications. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Works independently with little direction. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and timelines. A variety of tools and machines are used in the basic trades. Qualifications: A high school diploma: GED or experiences in the trades beyond minimum requirements may substitute for education. A minimum of four years of previous experience is required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED and four (4) years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent.

Requirements

• A high school diploma: GED or experiences in the trades beyond minimum requirements may substitute for education.
• A minimum of four years of previous experience is required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• High school diploma or GED and four (4) years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid GA driver’s license
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, journeyman’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install general plumbing systems and repair existing systems
• Install water piping, fire sprinkling systems and sewer mains and laterals.
• Troubleshoot and repair major plumbing breakdowns such as clogged drains and fixtures
• Clean out drains and remove obstructions from water systems.
• Repair and replace PVC, copper and galvanized pipes
• Solder and sweat copper joints and fitting
• Repair valves, ball cocks and faucets.
• Unplug and re-route water and control lines
• Service and repair circulating pumps and electrical timers.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, including dishwashers, washing machines, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains, and garbage disposals.
• Repair or replace gas lines, meters, and valves
• Dig ditches and trenches as necessary
• Inspect, repair, and install backflow prevention devices.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace hot water heaters and loop systems
• Evaluate water levels, pressure, and temperature.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and sketches
• Ensured work was completed according to written specifications.
• Operate and maintain various heavy equipment required for jobs assigned
• Requisition materials as needed.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for the jobs assigned
• Requisition materials as needed.
• Basic plumbing such as fixing leaking or unstopping toilets and drains.
• Respond to and resolve various emergency calls and routine calls for service.
• Plan, organize, and lay out assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Estimate cost, labor, and materials as necessary to replace and repair general plumbing.
• Read drawings and work from plans and specifications.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Works independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

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