Lead Maintenance Pipefitter

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Plumber

Department: Base Operations & Maintenance

Job Summary:

This Lead Maintenance Plumber position will install, maintain and repair sanitation units, water and gas supply lines, heating systems, and associated fixtures and appliances in residential, commercial, and industrial structures. Lead Plumber design and inspect plumbing systems, perform diagnostics and ensure they comply with regulatory codes. Must be able to lead multiple plumbers, troubleshoot quickly and efficiently, and have strong technical skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist with new employee training
• Assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Assist with time management of the team to complete tasks promptly

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders
• Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, etc
• Repair gas/water utility lines & drainage that serve applicable appliances (dishwashers, kitchen equipment, fireplaces, etc.)
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures
• Carry out regular maintenance and installation of plumbing systems such as plumbing system cleaning, cracks, and damages on pipes, wear and tear of pipes, grease and soap build-up, and toilet repair
• Inspect previously installed plumbing systems to ensure function
• Apply current safety regulations and requirements for the various plumbing systems
• Follow all current regulations for plumbing work to ensure that all installed systems pass inspections
• Manage a work log and keep detailed reports of work done at various job sites and provide documentation regarding the plumbing system

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
• Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least four years of related experience required
• Good working knowledge of water supply, heating, and ventilation systems
• Must hold a George Master Plumber license or have the ability to obtain the license with an agreed reasonable time

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds at times
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary
• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local governments background investigation

Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)