Journeyman Plumber - First Shift, Installations & Repairs

waynecountygovernment; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charter County of Wayne is seeking a Plumber to perform skilled plumbing work in installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems across county buildings. The role involves independent work under supervision and may entail on-site safety considerations in a jail environment.

Responsibilities include supervising sheet metal staff, coordinating tasks, inspecting health and safety, reading blueprints, estimating costs, and installing or repairing piping and fixtures with a range of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Plumber Journeyman.
• Valid State of Michigan Plumber’s License.
• Master Plumber (Not Required, but preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, train and assign work to sheet metal workers.
• Supervise sheet metal staff.
• Conduct health and safety inspections.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves and fixtures using hand or power tools.
• Keep records of work assignments.
• Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers or pipes.
• Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation.
• Fill pipes or fixtures with water or air to detect leaks.
• Locate and mark pipe installations using rulers or levels.
• Measure, cut or bend pipe to required angle.
• Review blueprints, building codes or specifications to determine work details.
• Estimate time, material or labor costs for project plans.
• Install underground piping systems and extend piping as needed.
• Inspect structures to assess needs and plan installation around obstructions.
• Install energy-efficient plumbing equipment.
• Work independently with little supervision; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Supervisory

Health & safety

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Plumber Journeyman

Michigan Plumber License

Master Plumber (preferred)

Tools

Pipe cutters

Pipe-threading machines

Soldering/welding equipment

Hand/power tools

Job description

The Charter County of Wayne is seeking a Plumber to perform skilled plumbing work in installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems across county buildings. The role involves independent work under supervision and may entail on-site safety considerations in a jail environment.

Responsibilities include supervising sheet metal staff, coordinating tasks, inspecting health and safety, reading blueprints, estimating costs, and installing or repairing piping and fixtures with a range of