PLUMBER MAINTENANCE I

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Plumber Maintenance I to perform master plumbing duties, including installing and repairing utility systems. This role involves working with various plumbing systems, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring compliance with plumbing codes. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy equipment. Join a mission-driven organization that empowers individuals with differing abilities, and contribute to vital community services. If you are passionate about plumbing and dedicated to quality work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of plumbing experience required.
• Journeyman Plumber license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot plumbing issues.

Skills

Plumbing Installation

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Interpretation

Education

Journeyman Plumber License

5-7 Years Experience

Tools

Pipe Threaders

Sewer Cleaning Equipment

Gas Detectors

CMMS Software (MAXIMO)

Job description

Position: Plumber Maintenance I - United States Army, Fort Meade

Organization: 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, including 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. Install, modify, repair, and maintain utility, supply, and disposal systems such as sewage, water, oil, & gas distribution systems, water closets, backflow prevention devices/assemblies, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
2. Plan and execute work from initial layout to final assembly, interpreting building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and plumbing codes, using shop mathematics.
3. Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot/test plumbing systems and equipment, including backflow prevention devices like reduced pressure principle devices, double check devices, atmospheric vacuum breakers, and other cross-connection devices.
4. Utilize and maintain tools such as tapes, rules, plumb bobs, pipe threaders, cutters, pipe wrenches, drills, hacksaws, power saws, sewer cleaning equipment, gas detectors, meters, and lead pots.

Supervision

None exercised; receives supervision from the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor.

Physical Qualifications

Work involves repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, often in hard-to-reach areas. Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring positions. Must be able to lift and carry parts and equipment up to 40 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance. Personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, and hard hats may be required.

Education and Experience

Five to seven years of experience in installation or contracting in a related field. Must hold a Journeyman Plumber license. Ability to pass and maintain a government security background clearance. Working knowledge of MAXIMO or other CMMS software.

Note: Individuals with documented disability are highly desired.

EOE/AAP

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.