Plumber

PRIDE Industries•Ft Bliss, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Plumber performs a variety of technical tasks related to installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission to create jobs for people with disabilities while providing high-quality, value-added solutions to its nationwide customers.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the plumbing trade.
Advanced knowledge of applicable plumbing codes.
Basic knowledge of the mechanics of operation of equipment such as pumps, boilers, heaters, and other plumbing components.
Skilled in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of plumbing systems.
Five years of progressively responsible plumbing experience.
General computer knowledge to operate word processing, spreadsheet, and internet software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively both 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.
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ISO 9000 preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces all types of plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, urinals, flush valves, bathtubs, faucets, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and water softeners.
Clears all types and sizes of drains with a cable machine and jetting machine/high-pressure pump truck.
Repairs all types of water and sewer lines both inside and outside buildings.
Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
Locates and marks the position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe threading machine.
Bends pipe to the required angle by use of a pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over a block and bending it by hand.
Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings by using hand tools and power tools.
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, and plastic solvent and caulks joints.
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether the system is leaking.
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
Performs frequent travel between facilities.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.