Journeyman Plumber

Capstone Mechanical; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Mechanical is seeking an experienced plumber/foreman responsible for plumbing duties, quality control, safety, and site housekeeping under the Field Supervisor or Crew Foreman. The role leads less experienced staff and coordinates with general contractors to meet code and safety standards.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, planning material orders, directing wall-system installations, and conducting weekly safety meetings.

Qualifications

• Two years of trade school or equivalent technical training.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with safety procedures, regulations, and proper tool use.
• Able to perform physical tasks and operate construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine plumbing layouts.
• Plans ahead two weeks and orders materials accordingly.
• Directs workers in preassembly and installation of wall systems and fixtures.
• Conducts weekly job safety meetings and maintains safety records.
• Keeps records of installations and repairs per SOPs.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Reading shop drawings

Test equipment proficiency

Education

Two years of trade school

Tools

Saws

Solder torches

Copper tubing tools

Welders

Forklift

Man-lift

Job description

What We Offer

• Work-life balance
• Career advancement opportunities
• A great manager and/or team
• A compelling work culture
• A sense of purpose

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring all assigned duties related to plumbing, daily quality control and safety activities, and facility housekeeping objectives are understood and followed, working under general direction of the Field Supervisor or Crew Foreman. Acts as resource and lead position for less experienced personnel.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems.
• 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.
• Plans ahead two weeks and orders materials accordingly.
• Connects tubing and fittings using solder paste, or solder and torch, to form sewer, drain, and water lines.
• Directs workers engaged in preassembly and installation of wall systems, such as risers, air chambers, and shower assemblies.
• 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.
• Conducts weekly job safety meetings.
• Develops and maintains good working relationship with owner/site supervisor/maintenance director.
• Ensures all water supply networks and waste and drainage systems are installed, repaired, and maintained to meet all standards of building codes and safety.
• Checks subordinate timecards for accuracy.
• Attends weekly jobsite meetings with GC’s and coordinates with the GC’s site supervisor.
• Informs Field Supervisor of changes, upset conditions or emergencies within the department.
• Ensures worksite is kept clear and clean from debris and trash.
• Keeps necessary records of installations and repairs performed on equipment to comply with government requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes all required paperwork using basic math skills as needed.
• Represents Capstone’s Mission, Vision, and Values in company’s marketplace.

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements: Two years of trade school or an equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.

Required Certification/Licensure:

• State Driver’s License.
• Must hold a journeyman’s or Master’s license.

Experience Requirements: A Minimum Of 5 Years’ Experience Required.

Required Skills and Abilities: Basic math and computer skills, mechanically inclined; working knowledge, understanding and ability to comply with all Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures, including use of tools such as saws, cutting and solder torches, benders, welders, and other equipment and operation(s) of forklift, man-lift or other vertical lifting equipment. Required to complete all required certifications and training for job level and show competency in assigned tasks under general supervision. General knowledge of construction disciplines. Ability to follow and understand technical instructions and specifications. Team oriented, flexible and able to work independently. Proficient at reading shop drawings and using all test equipment associated with troubleshooting installed equipment.

Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical and mental demands of this position require the ability to perform the activities below, as indicated. Modifications may be made to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capstone Mechanical strives to uphold high standards of fairness, business ethics, and responsible behavior. We also seek to provide outstanding career opportunities for all our employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Therefore, all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to anyone’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, U.S. military veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Capstone Mechanical will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who as an employee, if such accommodation will enable the person to perform the essential functions of the job held, unless undue hardship for the company would result or the person poses a direct threat to themselves or others. Any employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the HR Manager and request such an accommodation(s). The employee should specify what accommodation they believe is needed to perform their job. The HR department will conduct an investigation to identify the barriers that interfere with the equal opportunity of the employee to perform their job. We will identify possible accommodations, if any, that will help eliminate the limitation. If the accommodation is reasonable and will not impose undue hardship, we will make the accommodation. Recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, assignments, working conditions, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations, employee benefits, social and recreational programs and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or U.S. military veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or disability.