PLUMBER MAINTENANCE I

Melwood; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals with differing abilities. This role as a Plumber Maintenance I involves a full range of plumbing duties, from installing and repairing various utility systems to performing preventive maintenance. You'll work with cutting-edge tools and technology, ensuring the safety and efficiency of essential plumbing systems. If you have a passion for hands-on work and a commitment to quality, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community while advancing your plumbing career. Bring your expertise to a supportive environment that values your skills and dedication.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of plumbing experience with a Journeyman license required.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and apply plumbing codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and repair water supply and sewage systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot plumbing systems.

Skills

Installation of plumbing systems

Repair and maintenance of plumbing systems

Interpreting building plans and specifications

Preventive maintenance services

Troubleshooting plumbing systems

Education

Journeyman Plumber license

5-7 years of experience in plumbing

Tools

Pipe threaders

Pipe wrenches

Power sewer cleaning equipment

Gas detectors

MAXIMO or other CMMS software

Job description

Description

PLUMBER MAINTENANCE I
UNITED STATES ARMY, FORT MEADE
Melwood's mission is to advocate for and empower individuals of differing abilities to transform their own lives through unique opportunities to work and play in the community.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of master plumbing duties such as installing, repairing, and modifying water supply, sewage disposal, gas distribution, oil lines, fire suppression, and similar utility systems and equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains a variety of new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, & gas distribution systems, water closets backflow prevention devices/assemblies, fire sprinkler systems and showers.
2. Plans and accomplishes work from initial layout to final assembly which involves interpreting and applying building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and other plumbing guides/codes, and using shop mathematics.
3. Performs preventive maintenance services and troubleshoots/tests various plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices such as reduced pressure principle devices, double check devices, atmospheric vacuum breakers, and other cross connection devices.
4. Uses and maintains tools such as tapes, rules, plumb bobs, hand and power pipe threaders, cutters, pipe wrenches, angle drills, hacksaws and power saws, power sewer cleaning equipment, various gas detectors and meters, and lead pots.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
NONE
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Operations and Maintenance Supervisor supervises the Plumber Maintenance I.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
The plumber makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard -to-reach places. The plumber is required to frequently stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The plumber frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance. May be required to wear safety equipment, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hard hats and other personal protective equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Five to seven years of experience in installation or contracting in a related field. Must hold the Journeyman Plumber license. Must be able to pass and maintain a government security background clearance. Must have working knowledge of MAXIMO or other CMMS software.
NOTE: INDIVIDUAL WITH DOCUMENTED DISABILITY HIGHLY DESIRED.
EOE/AAP

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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