Journeyman Plumber - Commercial / Residential Construction

JOB TITLE : Journeyman Plumber

SUMMERY :

Journeyman Plumbers principal occupation is engaged in the practical installation, alteration, repair, or removal of plumbing and drainage or gas piping. A journeyman plumber may supervise apprentices at job sites.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

The essential duties listed below are not all-inclusive, and there may be other job-related duties that are necessary to perform in order to meet the expectations and responsibilities of the position :

Ability to read and understand plans and specifications and follow instructions.

Must be able to provide own transportation to and from job sites.

Must be dependable, reliable and attended work as scheduled.

Must be able dig with shovel.

Must be able operate hand tools and power tools.

Must be proficient with soldering and brazing of copper.

Must be proficient working with PEX piping and fittings.

Must be registered as a Journeyman Plumber with the City of Lincoln. Typical work includes :

Installation of supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment.

Assisting with material delivery and distribution.

Assembly of pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking.

Installation of plumbing fixtures and equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, and trim.

Installation of fire stopping systems.

Assisting with testing of pipe systems; observe pressure gauges and repair of leaks.

Soldering and brazing of copper pipe and fitting.

Coordinate the cleaning and organizing of job site.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

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.

Must be in good physical condition.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time, as well as frequent walking, stooping and crouching.

The employee must have moderate level of hand to eye coordination and dexterity including (picking, pinching, holding, grasping, and repetitive flexion / rotation.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 60 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to walk up and down stairs, to climb up and down ladders, and to occasionally enter confined spaces with limited means of ingress and egress.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work is performed at construction sites : this includes building renovations and new construction.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in both indoor and outdoor with extreme high and low temperate conditions.

The employee is exposed to fumes, odors, works at heights, may use power tools, and works with and around machinery having moving parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally high, and may require the use of hearing protection.

PandoLogic. Category : Construction & Trades, Keywords : Pipefitter, Location : Waverly, NE-68462