Plumber

Employer will be participating in the annual Bayou Region Job Fair on Wednesday, October 21st from 9am-1pm at Fletcher Technical Community Colleges Schriever Main Campus. Apply online or as directed before meeting with the employer. Overview: Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes. High Level Job Functions: - Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment. - Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks. - Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures. - Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels. - Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines. - Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools. - Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools. - Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. - Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing, or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains. - Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components. - Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing. - Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters. - Keep records of work assignments. - Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans. - Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring. Detailed Job Functions: Getting Information - Read blueprints - Read specifications - Read tape measure - Read technical drawings Performing General Physical Activities - Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings - Build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting - Clean rooms or work areas - Cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines - Cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials - Install underground storm, sanitation, or water piping systems - Move or fit heavy objects Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Determine project methods and procedures Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Understand construction specifications Handling and Moving Objects - Assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures - Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Pressure test piping system or equipment for leaks Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Adhere to safety procedures - Perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment **Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment **