Plumber Maintenance

• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe
• Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications
• Locates and marks 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
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals and nonmetals
• Joins pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and calks joints
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains
• May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members

• Must be a licensed Journeyman
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing the specific craft function
• Expert knowledge of craft theory and craft materials with ability to apply the theory and select the proper materials
• Must have skills and knowledge to perform maintenance on site utility systems and steam distribution system, including air compressors and associated equipment
• Obtain and maintain required certifications
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., squat, bend, stoop and kneel for short periods, climb a ladder, stand for long periods of time, constant arm extensions

May also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements