Job Summary:
The Journeyman Service Plumber is responsible for scheduling jobs, tasks, manpower, and coordinating jobs with the Plumbing Supervisor. This position will encompass and assist our service and general construction repairs, installs, and maintains pipes used for water distribution and wastewater disposal. This position is under the direct supervision of the plumbing supervisor. Installations will be up to code and Geneco Technologies quality standards.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Direct installation and maintenance of plumbing systems.
- Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
- Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders.
- Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures.
- Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, etc.; install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures, and equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks, and waste and drainage systems.
- Plan, install, and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment, and controls; test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
- Receive and complete work orders as assigned for service calls.
- Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates and provide proposals to customers.
- Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
- Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure all working areas are clean.
- Respond to emergency calls as needed. Will be scheduled on the rotational on-call list for responding to after-hours, emergency plumbing calls.
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
- Cut openings in structures in preparation for pipes as required.
- Assemble and install valves and fittings. Assemble pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
- Install other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, appliances, and trim.
- Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle.
