Journeyman Plumber

About This Role

This role is for a Journeyman Plumber to perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, and repair of various plumbing and piping systems. The position supports facilities at Naval Support Activity Bethesda and requires a plumber skilled in diagnosing system failures and ensuring code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and modification of water, waste, drainage, gas, heating, steam, and sanitation systems
• Install, repair, and replace piping, valves, fixtures, pumps, water heaters, backflow prevention devices, and associated plumbing equipment
• Diagnose plumbing system failures and determine the appropriate repair methods
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, and plumbing schematics
• Plan work layouts and sequences installations to minimize disruption to facility operations
• Locate and mark pipe routing and penetrations through walls, ceilings, and floors
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective maintenance on plumbing systems
• Ensure all work complies with applicable federal, state, local, and installation plumbing codes
• Coordinate with other maintenance trades when repairs involve multiple building systems
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete required work documentation
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas before, during, and after maintenance activities
• Use appropriate PPE and comply with all OSHA, Navy, environmental, and company safety requirements
• Participate in emergency response activities and may be assigned to after-hours, callback, or on-call duties as required
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of commercial, industrial, institutional, or government facilities plumbing experience
• Must possess and maintain a current Maryland Journeyman Plumber/Gas Fitter License, as required by the Government contract
• Thorough knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, including the ability to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plumbing and piping systems using standard plumbing tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments
• Experience maintaining commercial plumbing and mechanical systems
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and technical manuals
• Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and industry standards
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Must be able to maintain the ability to access the government worksite