Journeyman Piping

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical, LP. is seeking a skilled plumber to read blueprints and install plumbing, water supply, and drainage systems on commercial projects. You will work with other trades, plan material orders, and supervise preassembly of wall systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of trade training or experience, a valid driver's license, and ability to use hand and power tools. You must meet safety standards and attend weekly site meetings.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints, drawings, and specs to lay out plumbing systems.
• Plans ahead two weeks and orders materials accordingly.
• Ensures water networks and drainage meet codes and safety standards.
• Verifies subordinate timecards for accuracy and attends site meetings.
• Maintains records for installations and repairs to comply with government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste/drainage systems.
• Directs workers engaged in preassembly and installation of wall systems, such as risers and shower assemblies.
• Connects tubing and fittings using solder paste or solder and torches to form water lines.
• Attends weekly jobsite meetings with general contractors and coordinates with site supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Math skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma + 5 years trade training or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Soldering

Torch operation

HVAC equipment operation

Job description

1. Reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems.

2. Works in cooperation with other trades and laborers to ensure that all specifications, legislation and policies are met, to ensure efficient completion of any project.

3. Plans ahead two weeks and orders materials accordingly.

4. Connects tubing and fittings using solder paste, or solder and torch, to form sewer, drain, and water lines.

5. Directs workers engaged in preassembly and installation of wall systems, such as risers, air chambers, and shower assemblies.

6. Selects and inserts precut pieces of copper tubing and fittings in holes and connects tubing and fittings using solder paste, or solder and torch, to form drain and water lines.

7. Conducts weekly job safety meetings.

8. Develops and maintains good working relationship with owner/site supervisor/maintenance director.

9. Ensures all water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired, and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.

10. Verify subordinate timecards for accuracy.

11. Attends weekly jobsite meetings with GC’s and coordinates with the GC’s site supervisor.

12. Informs Field Supervisor of changes, upset conditions or emergencies within the department.

13. Ensures worksite is kept clear and clean from debris and trash,

14. Keeps necessary records of installations and repairs performed on equipment to comply with government requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures.

15. Completes all required paperwork using basic math skills as needed.

16. Represents Capstone’s Mission, Vision, and Values in company's marketplace.

Required Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years of trade school or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.

Competencies:

• Communicate effectively with internal team and customers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Diagnose and resolve problems, follow written and verbal instructions, read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material, and perform math.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Valid driver's license

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, and various other HVAC equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee understands the above job description and agrees to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employee understands that the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change any and all responsibilities. Employee acknowledges that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible foremployer visa sponsorship.

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