Plumbing Foreman

Comfort Systems USA; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401k plan

Job summary

Ivey Mechanical Co in Fayetteville, NC seeks an experienced Plumber Foreman to supervise plumbing crews, install and repair piping, and coordinate with other trades on site.

You will study blueprints, plan sequences, cut and join pipe, test for leaks, and ensure work meets building codes, safety requirements, and company standards. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for advancement within a growing contractor.

Qualifications

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to material and piping.
• Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and coordinate with other workers.
• Inspect work sites for obstructions and ensure safety compliance.
• Lead plumbing crews and coordinate with project management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plumbing crews and coordinate with other trades.
• Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Read plans and specifications to determine materials and methods.
• Test systems for leaks and verify workmanship meets codes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Planning

Safety awareness

Job description

Supervises, coordinates, and performs the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment in accordance with project plans, specifications, applicable building codes, safety requirements, and company standards. The Plumber Foreman is responsible for directing plumbing crews, planning daily work activities, coordinating with other trades and project management, monitoring productivity and workmanship, and ensuring assigned work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Study blueprints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material and piping required and dimensions of plumbing system to be installed.

• Select type and size of pie and related materials according to job plans and specifications.

• Inspect work sites to determine presence of obstructions.

• Plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.

• Cut pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutters, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine.

• Thread pipe using threading machine.

• Bend pipe by hand or with pipe-bending machine.

• Assemble and install a variety of metal and non-metal pipe and pipe fittings, including those made of brass, copper, lead, glass, and plastic.

• Fit and install prefabricated sinks, faucets, showers, etc.

• Join piping by means of threaded, caulked, wiped, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.

• Secure pipes to structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers using hand tools.

• Test plumbing system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.

• Follow directions, plans, and blueprints.

• Erect scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level.

• Rate information using standards which can be measured or checked.

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.

• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.

• Lift and carry objects of varying weights.

• Perform work from scaffolding, ladders, or other structures.

• Perform work overhead, beneath structure, and from various other positions as required by working conditions.

• May be required to be licensed.

• Detect, recognize and respond to dangerous conditions or situations.

Ivey Mechanical Co offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, paid life and long-term disability coverages, short-term disability, and an excellent 401k plan.