Plumber

Chenega Corporation • Los Fresnos, TX

12d

About The Position

CHENEGA FACILITIES SERVICES, LLC is hiring a Plumber in Los Fresnos, Texas. The Plumber performs journey-level plumbing work installing, repairing, and modifying utility systems and equipment for base facilities, including water supply, sewage disposal, gas distribution, and oil lines.

This position is designated Mission Critical. Mission Critical personnel support the Installation’s safety and security needs during lockdown conditions, including inclement-weather snow and ice control operations. The position may also be part of an emergency management or response team as needed to meet contract requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least four years of experience at the Apprentice/Journeyman plumbing level.
• Ability to obtain Homeland Security clearance/DHS.
• Knowledge and ability to work with hands, and knowledge of plumbing methods, materials, tools, and practices.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions for the trades involved.
• Skill in the care and use of trade tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand verbal and written descriptions of technical work-related problems, including drawings and floor plans.
• Knowledge of surface peculiarities and the types of preparation required for different applications.
• Proficiency in computer programs required for the job.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and occasional walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; repeated arm, wrist, hand, or finger motions may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Study building plans and drawings to determine the required work aids and installation sequence.
• Cut openings in walls and floors for pipes and fittings; cut and thread pipe; and bend pipe using tools and machinery or by hand.
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes made from metal and nonmetal materials.
• Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains; may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Complete work orders properly and return them to work management.
• Support the project Safety Plan through personal involvement in safety activities, training, and adherence to trade-specific safety requirements.
• Participate in an emergency management or response team as required to meet contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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