Plumber/Mechanic

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.; Rockville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. in the Washington DC metro area seeks an experienced plumber/HVAC installer to support field installations with emphasis on safety, quality and teamwork.

The role requires reading drawings, working Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and weekends, and traveling to Metro DC sites. Applicants should have 5–6 years of plumbing/HVAC piping experience, a valid driver's license, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in Plumbing and HVAC piping.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings (to include fabrication).
• Possess strong communication skills in English (aural, verbal, and written).
• Possess current, valid driver's license for occasional jobsite visits.
• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Reliable transportation to sites in Metro DC as assigned/needed.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, and brazing.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, fixtures using hand or power tools.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
• Complete all tasks in a timely matter.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as directed.

Skills

Piping & HVAC experience

Blueprint reading

English communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Drug-free / punctuality

Vehicle/driving license

Job description

COMPANY SUMMARY: A third generation family-owned business, Shapiro & Duncan has been serving customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia since 1976. The company is known for their award-winning company culture and complex commercial, government and institutional design-build projects that require first-rate performance, work quality and customer service. We specialize in full service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service and maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY: Install Plumbing and HVAC systems in field locations with an emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, training, and teamwork.

REPORS TO: Supervisor/Leadman/Foreman on site.

JOBREQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Must be able to be flexible with work schedule.
• Possess current, valid driver's license (not under suspension or limitation) for occasional jobsite visits.
• Reliable Transportation - go to sites in Metro DC as assigned/needed.
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in Plumbing and HVAC piping.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings (to include fabrication)
• Interact effectively with team mates and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively in English (aural, verbal, and written).
• Able to lift five to fifty pounds (5-75lbs), with or without assistance, frequently.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, walk, climb, and remain in static positions for duration of shift.
• Able to withstand exposure to heights, tight/confined spaces; work in dusty areas; work in temperature extremes; be exposed to external elements (wind, rain, etc.)
• Able to withstand exposure to dust, fumes, heights.
• Able to handle, protect and maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Possess strong desire, willingness and ability to learn new tasks.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, and brazing.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, fixtures using hand or power tools.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
• Complete all tasks in a timely matter.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as directed.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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