Skilled Laborer Plumbing

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools • Nashville, TN

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating water, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes. Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specification to determine work details or procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1-2 years applicable experience in plumbing system maintenance and repair which provides basic plumbing knowledge including; 1) working with various tools and materials and 2) Using ASSE requirements
• Active Listening, Learning Strategies, Troubleshooting, Equipment Selection, Repairing, Judgement, and Decision Making, Time Management, Coordination
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required

Nice To Haves

• Plumbing License Preferred
• Plumbing Service and/or Backflow Prevention Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
• Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heater, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
• Anchors steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Keeps records of work assignments.
• Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Assists lead plumber in pipe cutting, preassembly, and/or installation of plumbing systems or components.
• Maintains and/or repairs plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
• Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
• Measures, cuts, threads, and/or bends pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees