Plumber Journeyman

Description:

The Journeyman Plumber is responsible for layout, code confirmation, and installation of functional and safe plumbing and heating systems. All work will comply with all local codes and regulations and never put the public at risk in any way. Plumbers must be able to take contract drawings and be able to install the work to the design represented. At all times the plumber will work and conduct themselves in a professional manner, and in alignment with company goals and strategies.

Work Location:

Wasilla, Alaska

Workplace Benefits:

* Medical Insurance (Individual and Family)

* Dental Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* 401k with Company Match

* Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Voluntary)

* Life Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

Essential Job Functions:

* Performs basic mathematical calculations pertaining to the craft such as rolling offsets, cutback of fittings, and takeout between welds and other mechanical fit-ups

* Ability to identify and select piping by size and type according to specifications and state codes

* Conduct material takeoffs to maintain an orderly install sequence per schedule and plan

* Prep material for assembly to meet code and schedule for waste, water, drainage, heating, and specialty piping systems

* Ability to thread, prep, and prepare piping systems using a pipe threading machine

* Secure mechanical piping and plumbing to fixed structures with the following methods: bolt up, clamps, brackets, and hangars using hand, power tools and machines

* Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to mechanical systems for indication of leaks as per code and specifications

* Compare and recognize differences in the types of piping, and plumbing systems during the installation process

* Reads and understands plans, isometric drawings, arrangement of drawings, plan details, specifications, and blueprints

* Ability to visualize objects, plans and drawings from a three-dimensional view for installation purposes

* Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department

* Solder, thread, press and bolt piping systems as required per specification and code

* Knowledge with pipe fusing process and procedures

* Knowledge with material verification regarding water, waste, and heating systems

* Other duties as assigned

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required

* Work Experience:

* Three (3) years' experience as a journeyman plumber

* License/

Certifications:

* Current and valid driver's license, with clean driving record

* State of Alaska Journeyman Plumbing License required

* Municipality of Anchorage Journeyman Plumbing License, or able to obtain within a 6-month period if required to work in Anchorage

Post Job Offer Requirements:

* Take and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

* Take and pass a Fit-for-Duty Examination

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

* Knowledge plumbing and heating code requirements

* Ability to do material takeoffs, figure layout and installation per code

* Ability to read and understand plans, isometrics, drawings, specification and/or blueprints

* Basic understanding of rigging to move pipe into proper location

* Ability to plan and organize within a work schedule

* Possess good communication skills, both oral and written

* Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions

* Ability to take direction, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear

* The employee frequently is required to walk and sit

* The employee is occasionally required to stand

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

* Visual acuity must be adequate to perform all required

Job Description tasks in a safe manner

The work environment characteristics described here…