Facilities Technician D (Plumber)

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Facilities Technician, Level D, with advanced plumbing expertise to support safe operation of facility plumbing systems. This role performs troubleshooting, installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs, acting as a technical resource for the facilities team and coordinating with contractors.

Read drawings, plan work, document changes, and follow plumbing codes and safety procedures.

Qualificações

• Journeyman plumber license; applicable plumber license or certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance.
• Experience reading and interpreting plumbing drawings and specs.

Responsabilidades

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial plumbing systems.
• Plan assigned work and coordinate water shutdowns to minimize disruption.
• Document completed work and equipment condition in CMMS.
• Provide guidance to less-experienced technicians.

Conhecimentos

Troubleshooting

Pipe installation

Code knowledge

Reading drawings

Maintenance planning

Formação

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA Degree or related field

Ferramentas

Drain-cleaning equipment

Pressure-testing instruments

CMMS

Descrição da vaga

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Facilities Technician D (Plumber)

Job Code: 47162

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Facilities Technician, Level D, with advanced plumbing expertise to support the safe and reliable operation of facility plumbing systems. This position independently performs complex troubleshooting, installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs within established procedures and authorization. The technician serves as a technical resource for the facilities team, coordinates with contractors, and recommends improvements to system reliability and maintenance practices.

This position is located in our Palm Bay, FL facility: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida

Essential Functions:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial plumbing systems, including domestic water distribution, sanitary drainage, vent piping, fixtures, and associated equipment.
• Install, repair, and replace piping, fittings, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, water heaters, and other plumbing components within applicable licensing requirements and approved scope.
• Diagnose leaks, blockages, pressure problems, and recurring equipment failures; identify underlying causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform drain cleaning and blockage removal using appropriate equipment and safe-work practices.
• Maintain and repair domestic hot-water systems, recirculation pumps, mixing valves, and associated controls within assigned qualifications.
• Inspect and maintain backflow prevention assemblies; perform testing or certification only when appropriately credentialed and authorized.
• Read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, and work orders; document field changes for drawing updates.
• Plan assigned work, identify materials and replacement parts, and coordinate water shutdowns and service interruptions to minimize operational disruption.
• Perform preventive maintenance and recommend follow-up work based on equipment condition and maintenance history.
• Document completed work, equipment condition, inspections, and follow-up needs in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Support contractor coordination by communicating scope requirements, identifying deficiencies, and documenting completion of assigned work.
• Provide task-level technical guidance to less-experienced technicians.
• Follow applicable plumbing codes, permit requirements, and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, pressure isolation, and confined-space requirements where applicable.
• Support general facilities maintenance activities consistent with training and qualifications.
• Respond to urgent plumbing issues and participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of plumbing experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, or comparable facilities environments, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 4 years prior experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair complex plumbing systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable plumbing codes, piping materials, joining methods, and safe-work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, technical specifications, and equipment manuals.
• Experience using plumbing tools and diagnostic equipment, including drain-cleaning equipment and pressure-testing instruments.
• Ability to plan and prioritize assignments, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with facility personnel and contractors.
• Journeyman plumber license; a pplicable plumber license or certification.
• Availability for rotating on-call coverage.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Completion of a plumbing apprenticeship or related technical program.
• Experience maintaining plumbing systems in commercial, industrial, or manufacturing facilities.
• Backflow prevention assembly tester certification applicable to the jurisdiction.
• Experience with commercial water heaters, domestic hot-water recirculation, sewage ejector systems, and sump pumps.
• Experience with process piping or compressed-air systems, where applicable to the site and within qualifications.
• Experience using a CMMS and supporting equipment lifecycle planning.
• Experience mentoring technicians and coordinating maintenance projects.
• Work may involve mechanical rooms, restrooms, production areas, outdoor locations, and other facility spaces.
• Potential exposure to wastewater, wet conditions, and hot-water systems requires appropriate protective equipment and established safety procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using tools, handling materials, climbing ladders, and accessing piping and equipment.
• Availability for occasional overtime/scheduled shutdowns, as required.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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