Plumber IV

Miami Dade College; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Dade College is accepting applications for Plumber IV. This is advanced skilled work in installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems and components. The role operates at Homestead and West Campuses and requires independent work under supervision.

The candidate must possess a journeyman license and have at least four years of diversified plumbing experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

• Requires a journeyman license.
• At least four years of diversified experience in the plumbing trade.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and components.
• Interprets technical data from sketches, blueprints, and service manuals.
• Supervises helpers or other skilled workers as required.
• Oversees materials, equipment, and work flow to meet codes and timelines.
• Keeps records of materials, equipment, and work performed.

Skills

Journeyman license

Plumbing experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Miami Dade College is now accepting applications for Plumber IV. This is advanced skilled work (journeyperson level) in the installing, maintaining and repairing of plumbing systems and their related components. Plumber IV performs skilled work independently under the guidance of a Chief Plumber (Foreperson) or other supervisory personnel and in accordance with the standard practices of plumbing trade.

This position will take place at both Homestead and West Campuses.

What You Will Be Doing

• Installs, maintains, and repairs systems pipe, fitting, fixtures and associated apparatus for water, sewer, septic and grease separation systems.
• Perform tasks by using the standard tools, materials, codes, methods and safe practices of plumbing trade.
• Makes use of the appropriate type of materials applicable to the situation, including black iron, cast iron, galvanized copper, lead, glass, brass, PVC, stainless, terracotta and others.
• Determines material and equipment required and oversees their use, security, and dispositions.
• Uses knowledge and experience of trade to determine a method or to devise a means to accomplish the assigned job.
• Interprets technical data from sketches, blueprints, schematics, and service manuals.
• Instructs and supervises helpers or other semi-skilled/skilled workers as required.
• Assists supervisor in planning modifications and new installation projects.
• Oversees use of and operates power driven and manually operated equipment and tools.
• Maintains record regarding materials, equipment, job assignments and work performed.
• Ensures that assignments are completed in conformance with instructions and applicable codes in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Stays current with codes and technological methods and advances of this trade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of four (4) years diversified experience in the plumbing trade.
• Must possess a journeyman’s license.