Journeyman Plumber

Davita Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mechanical construction seeks a Journeyman Plumber to install and repair plumbing systems in Houston. The role requires working with various plumbing fixtures and adhering to building codes. Ideal candidates will possess a Journeyman's license and relevant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Plumber's License required.
• 4+ years of experience as Plumbing Journeyman preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery such as lifts.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures like sinks and toilets.
• Studies specifications and building plans for installations.
• Uses hand and power tools for cutting and joining pipes.

Skills

Pipe joining methods

Safety regulations

Machinery operation

Plumbing repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Plumber's License

Job description

Journeyman Plumber

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston

Req Number

2025-11538

Category

Construction

Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Summary

Assembles, installs and repairs plumbing systems according to specifications and appropriate trade and building codes. These systems may consist of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems.

Company Overview

Established in 1946, TDIndustries has developed into one of America's premier Mechanical Construction and Facility Services companies serving clients through the full life-cycle of a facility, to include engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. For 70 years, our employee-owned company has provided innovative services that optimize the performance of world-class mechanical and electrical systems that serve healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, sports arenas, mission critical facilities and industrial complexes and other essential institutions.

Our employees, whom we call "Partners" are the heart of our success and what sets us apart from our competitors. FORTUNE Magazine recognized TDIndustries as one of the "100 Best Places to Work", "Top 50 Training Organizations" and "Top 30 Companies to Retire From" due to our solid commitment to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Essential Duties

Studies specifications, building plans and shop drawings to determine tools and equipment required and the appropriate sequence of installation. Follows hanger spacing and load requirements based on specs and owner requirements.

• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, bathtubs, urinals, water heaters, water softeners and others.
• Locates and marks the position of pipe, pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using ruler, level and laser.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and fittings, using hand and power tools.
• Installs sleeves and leave outs for roof and wall penetrations.
• Digs, backfills and tamps ditches using shovels, picks, and tampers.
• Cuts, reams and solders copper tubing/piping, braze, solvent weld, fuse groove and thread pipe using pipe cutters, reamers, torches, allow gaskets, solvent cements, fusing machines, press fittings, grove and pipe-threading machines.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipes and fittings composed of metals, i.e. iron, steel, copper, brass, lead and non-metals, i.e. glass, vitrified clay and plastic using hand tools and power tools.
• Joins pipe using mechanical solder, brazing and pipe joining methods.
• Fills pipe systems with water or air and reads gauges to determine system leaks.
• Maintains the work area in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations (should support implementation of 6S). Maintains required personal tools, and properly uses all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required

Valid/current Journeyman Plumber's License is required.

4+ years as a Plumbing Journeyman preferred

Trained and qualified to operate machinery such as scissor lifts, aerial lifts, fork lifts, etc.

Requires proficiency through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. May act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. Completes work with a limited degree of supervision and regularly provides guidance to others.

TDIndustries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TDIndustries recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled

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