Skilled Plumber: Install, Repair & Optimize Water Systems

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled plumber to assemble, install and repair heating, water and drainage systems in accordance with customer specifications and plumbing codes.

This role requires reading plans, cutting and threading pipe, and installing fixtures in commercial settings. You will work from plans, measure and mark positions, join pipes and perform tests to ensure leak-free operation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completed Plumbing course at a technical or trade school or minimum of 3 years of experience working in the field.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Utilize basic math, a ruler and calculator to solve geometric problems associated with running Plumbing Pipe and fixtures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environment.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background based on job location/requirements.

Responsibilities

• Study plans and drawings to determine work required and sequence of installation.
• Inspect structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locate and mark position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, spirit level, and plumb bob.
• Select correct pipe, elbows, flanges, fixtures and hangers or supports.
• Cut and thread pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe-threading machine.
• Bend pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Cut openings in floors and walls to accommodate pipe and fittings using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings and pipes of different materials such as metals, glass, verified clay or plastic hand held and power tools.
• Join pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
• Fill pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures.
• Repair and maintain plumbing, mend burst pipes, and open clogged drains.
• May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plan reading

Math

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Trade school plumbing course

Tools

Pipe cutters

Pipe-threading machine

Soldering

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a skilled plumber to assemble, install and repair heating, water and drainage systems in accordance with customer specifications and plumbing codes.

This role requires reading plans, cutting and threading pipe, and installing fixtures in commercial settings. You will work from plans, measure and mark positions, join pipes and perform tests to ensure leak-free operation.