Plumbing Technician (South Bay)

Position Summary:
To be responsible, under the supervision of the Superintendent and Project Manager, for plumbing repairs in all residential and commercial sites.

Duties:

• Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Perform plumbing duties in connection with a wide variety of building alterations, maintenance and repair projects.
• Install, alter, replace, and repair plumbing projects as required such as water, sewage, and drainage systems.
• Cut, bend, assemble, and install various pipes, fittings, and fixtures for water, sanitary, drainage, heating, gas, and other plumbing systems which involve the performance of hand, bench, and maintenance plumbing tasks.
• Install, alter, repair, or replace all plumbing fixtures.
• Thread, ream, assemble, caulk, solder, and weld various pipes and component parts.
• Install, alter, and repair valves, fittings, and other plumbing parts and equipment, including such items as hot water boilers, sterilizers, steam tables, sinks, thermal control apparatus, sprinkler heads, hydrants, and service pipes.
• Repair and install new water/drainage lines and waste/sewage pipes.
• Check plumbing fixtures for leaks and other defects, opening and cleaning clogged drains, pipes, and traps.
• Advise on selecting, ordering, and storing plumbing supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent with on-the-job and formal classroom training in plumbing work in
• construction, maintenance, commercial, and residential environments
• Experience in plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation in addition to on-the-job training
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various plumbing projects.
• Knowledge of machines and tools used in the construction or repair of houses, buildings and other structures.
• This knowledge includes machine and tools design, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.