Plumbing labor

Responsible for assisting plumber at homes and residences. Helps install, repair, and maintain pipes used for water distribution and wastewater disposal. Aids plumbers and pipefitters with repairing and maintaining pipes. Plumber helpers make sure that the tools needed to complete the job are available. They also prepare the work area and make it possible for plumbers and pipefitters to do work in shorter periods with fewer errors. Also, plumber helpers measure and cut new pipes, drill holes, assist with pipe removal, review blueprints, and maintain a working knowledge of worksite safety protocols.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES* noneESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAssist in installing and maintaining plumbing systems.Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact specifications and where plumbing system will be installed.Determine water supply networks and waste drainage systems.Coordinate with project manager on installation.Install systems used to transport water, waste, gases, or liquids.Select all materials needed for installation, including type and size of pipe.Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment.Assemble and install valves and fittings.Assembly of tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, bolts, screws, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering and brazing. Install other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, appliances, and trim.Observe pressure gauges to fix leaks.Test pipe systems and fix leaks.Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and grade.Experience reading drawings.Extensive knowledge of installing and maintaining all plumbing systems.Safe working knowledge of all hand power tools.Safely work from ladders for extended periods of time.Measure, cut and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.Assist plumbers in the layout, assembly, and installation of fixtures and materials.Requisition tools and equipment select type and size of pipe and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.Excavate and grade ditches and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGHigh school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).Have basic knowledge of tools and plumbing materials, including knowledge of fitting sizes and types of piping.Motivated and works well with others.OSHA10 preferred.Willingness to embrace change in a growing companyQualificationsSTANDARDS OF PERFORMANCEDemonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with customers, vendors and team members.Act independently and originate new approaches to problems.Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.Work under stress with commitment to deadlines.Sustain interpersonal relationships, which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally.Complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner.Maintain Company information in a confidential manner.Attends work regularly and on time with a minimum of tardiness and absences and adheres to Company policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical activities described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.Individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for 2 or more hours at a time depending on position and job location.Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl frequently. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 75 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.Individuals may occasionally be exposed to hazardous conditions, high places and /or hazardous equipment.May work with or around chemicals that require knowledge of a safety data sheet.WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONSThis position requires working in an outdoors environment.Individuals may be exposed to varying temperatures including very hot (above 90 degrees F) or very cold (below 32 degrees F) and all-weather conditions.Individuals may be exposed to cramped workspaces, contaminants, extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTHand tools (crimping tool, pipe wrenches, tube cutter, fitting brush)Power tools (plumbing snake, compact threader, water pumps)Tape measureAdjustable wrenchesScrewdriversLevelGloves, goggles, hard hat, and ear plugsHacksaw and handsawNote: As in any Job Description, this description, including the list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as conditions require. The Company reserves the right to modify the quality or quantity standards for this position based on changes in specifications, manufacturing, or other conditions.BENEFITS:401(k)401(k) matching (100% up to 1st 4% deferred)Dental insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Health insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurance (Group & Voluntary)Paid time offVision insuranceMaternity/Paternity Leavecompetitive salary + bonus potentialStancil Painting and Drywall, Inc. and Quan Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.