Master Plumber

Master plumber provides direction to Journeyman and Apprentice plumbers, providesadequate services to ensure that all water supply networks, waste and drainagesystems are installed, repaired and maintained to meet all standards of building codesand safety. Master plumber is able to pull plumbing permits with town and statemunicipalities.Responsibilities for this position include:•Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures for gas, water, and sanitarylines - for storm drains, toilets, sinks, boilers, heat exchangers valves, pumps, drinkingfountains, water stills, hot water heaters•Perform plumbing and general building maintenance services•Perform backflow testing for irrigation systems•Will make suggestions to customers on additional plumbing and maintenance needs•Maintain the license(s) required by the state of Maine for Master Plumber's.•Remain in compliance with any and all applicable state and local statutes andordinances.•Accountable for all services provided by a Journeyman or Apprentice Plumber underyour supervision.•Meet with regulatory board members and / or licensing authorities as requiredLocate andmark pipes and connection positions and passage holes for pipes in walls and floorsusing ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob•Use hand and power tools to cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe andpipe fittings•Use pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe-threading machine to cut and thread pipes•Use pipe bending machine to bend pipe to required angles•Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes made from metals or non-metals•Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints•Fill pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to ensure system is notleaking•Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers, mending burst pipes, and openingclogged drains•May perform welding•Carry out regular maintenance of plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites•Perform installation of plumbing systems at new properties•Inspect previously installed plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites•Perform any necessary repairs to previously installed systems•Answer calls for plumbing issues from general contractors•Keep up to date with current safety regulations and requirements for the variousplumbing systems a company installs and maintains and perform routine inspectionsLicensing, Certification & Education Requirements•State of Maine mandated license - Master Plumber License•High school diploma or equivalent•Completion of a plumbing apprenticeship & journeyman or another type of formalplumbing training•Valid driver's license•Must have or be able to obtain OSHA 10 hour or 30 hour certification•Ability to use a wide variety of plumbing tools and techniques•All state and federal-mandated licenses required to practice•Willingness to respond to emergency plumbing situations at odd hoursSkills & QualitiesHigh sense of urgency and focus on customer serviceMust have good communication, training and presentation skillsMust approach business and compliance issues with enthusiasm, recognizing the potential forgrowthAssists in making decisions on all normal and complex repairsAbility to lift and carry 70 lbs