Construction Plumbing Mechanic — Lead Install & Repair

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $23–$41/hour

Career development and progression

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, life, vision and long

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb is seeking a Plumbing Mechanic - Construction who will assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems, reporting to the Foreman or Superintendent. You will study plans, mark locations, cut openings, and join pipes while adhering to BOCA/OSHA safety standards.

We are a full-service MEP contractor with 50+ years of experience across New Construction, Mechanical Service, and Industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Possess at least four years industry experience.
• Possess knowledge of BOCA and OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Ability to direct crews to install work safely with quality and efficiency.
• Ability to make decisions with information on hand.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with teammates in other trades.
• Ability to work easily and skillfully with hands.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and willing to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and remain calm when working toward deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict adherence to all company safety rules, regulations, procedures and practices.
• Study building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Survey structure to identify obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locate and mark position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using necessary tools (i.e., ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob).
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools.
• Cut and thread pipe, using necessary tools (i.e., pipe cutters, port-a-band saw, reciprocating saw, torch, pipe-threading machine).
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, and copper, and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools.
• Join pipes by use of proper supplies (i.e., screws, fittings, solder, brazing, grooving, plastic solvent).
• Fill pipe system with water or air and read pressure gauges to identify possible leaks.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, water closets, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, water softeners, and other fixtures as required.
• Work safely, encourage others to do so, and comply with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

BOCA regulations

OSHA regulations

Job description

ColonialWebb is seeking a Plumbing Mechanic - Construction who will assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems, reporting to the Foreman or Superintendent. You will study plans, mark locations, cut openings, and join pipes while adhering to BOCA/OSHA safety standards.

We are a full-service MEP contractor with 50+ years of experience across New Construction, Mechanical Service, and Industrial sectors.