Building Maintenance Technician – Plumber

Job Title

Building Maintenance Technician – Plumber

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, perform a variety of skilled plumbing tasks supporting the repair and maintenance of buildings and facilities; to troubleshoot, repair, replace and maintain plumbing fixtures, accessories and equipment; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; assist in performing other skilled duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Install general plumbing systems and repair existing systems; install water piping, fire sprinkling systems and sewer mains and laterals.
• Troubleshoot and repair major plumbing breakdowns such as clogged drains and fixtures; clean out drains and remove obstructions from water systems.
• Repair and replace PVC, copper and galvanized pipes; solder and sweat copper joints and fitting; repair valves, ball cocks and faucets.
• Unplug and re-route water and control lines; service and repair circulating pumps and electrical timers.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures on dishwashers, washing machines, toilets, sinks, drinking fountains and garbage disposals.
• Repair or replace gas lines, gas meters and valves; dig ditches and trenches as necessary; inspect, repair and install backflow prevention devices.
• Inspect, maintain and replace hot water heaters and loop systems; evaluate water levels, pressure and temperature.
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches; ensure work is completed according to written specifications.
• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for the jobs assigned; requisition materials as required.
• Basic plumbing such as fixing leaking or unstopping toilets and drains.
• Respond to and resolve various emergency calls and routine calls for service.
• Plan, organize and lay out assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as required.

Ability To:

• Estimate cost, labor and materials as necessary for replacement and repair of general plumbing.
• Read drawing and work from plans and specifications.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently with little directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Use a variety of tools and machines used in the basic trades.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma: GED or experiences in the trades beyond minimum requirements may substitutes for education.
• Minimum requirement of 4 years pervious experiences is required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and/or Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED and four (4) years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid GA driverâ™s license; possession of, or ability to obtain, journeymanâ™s license.

Environmental Conditions:

Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, electrical energy, adverse weather conditions; work or inspect in confined spaces, ability to work at heights; use scaffolding and ladders and operate machinery.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; near visual acuity to inspect equipment and machinery.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative⋠Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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