Job Summary: The Plumber, Maintenance assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes, studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required, and sequence of installations. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners, replaces washers in leaky faucets, mends burst pipes, and opens clogged drains. This worker inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe and locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors. This worker cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools, cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine, bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe bending machine, or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.Duties/Responsibilities:Performs and completes a variety of maintenance and repair tasks with quality workmanship to maintain, repair, or modify buildings or facilities.Reads blueprints, sketches, and schematics to determine the necessary materials, equipment, tools, and methods.Selects proper tools/testing devices/equipment and accomplishes repairs according to accepted trade practices. Safely and efficiently operates a variety of power and hand tools to complete jobs accurately and to specifications.Protects furnishings, equipment, and other property during repairs by properly covering or removing items.Restores worksites to original condition by removing debris, scaffolding, and equipment used during the project and returning property, furnishings and equipment to proper location.Develops and maintains records regarding time spent and materials used for specific jobs.Provides status reports including the status of work projects, materials used, and hours spent performing labor to supervisor or other appropriate project lead.Performs spot checks on equipment to ensure proper working condition; services tools and equipment as needed and returns damaged items for repair or replacement.Complies with all OSHA safety regulations and adheres to proper codes and standards. Follows standard safety precautions; adheres to operator's instructions when using power tools; wears recommended protective equipment such as goggles, hearing protectors, and/or work gloves.Assists with material and labor estimates.Performs other duties as assigned.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.This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.Education, Experience and Essential Skills:In general, this position requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.Work requires a basic practical knowledge of several maintenance trades. Proficient in the use of tools, equipment, machines, and materials of various trades.Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.Good understanding of basic mathematics.Must have a minimum of three (3) years related experience.Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.Ability to speak, read, and write English.Must be able to work independently and interact well with others in a team setting.Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.Must have and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate a company vehicle.Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.