Journeyman Plumber

Bilbro Construction is looking for a Journeyman Plumber

Journeyman Plumber is responsible for assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems; as well as studying building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and the sequence of installations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspect the structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent the weakening of the structure resulting from the installation of pipe.
• Locates and marks the position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Cuts and threads pipe.
• Bends pipe to required angle by use of a pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
• Joins pipes by use of screws bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk joints.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether the system is leaking.
• Installs and conducts major repairs to plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs,
• Welds holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Properly logs work orders via our Field Management Software
• Leaves work area in a clean, neat, and safe condition.
• Must work diligently to gain knowledge and experience to execute their role to its full potential.
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of established safety procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, procedures, and codes.
• Skill in working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material.
• Skill in a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, pipe bender, propane torch, sewer rooter, and heavy equipment.
  
  

Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification)

• High school diploma or GED
• Journeyman Plumber’s License
• Five (5) years related plumbing experience
• Valid driver’s license.
• Formal apprenticeship or trade school certification preferred
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position involves both indoor and outdoor work in a variety of conditions. Must be comfortable with:

• Climbing ladders, standing for long periods, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Frequent lifting of 25–35 lbs and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday