Master Licensed Plumber Job at ABM - Central Piedmont Community College
ABM - Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
$21 - $32 an hour
The Master Plumber performs code-compliant installation, maintenance, and repair work of plumbing systems and components however does not file for permits or provide installation sign-offs. Will work at Central Piedmont Community College for ABM Industries. He or She supervises, leads, coordinates and participates in the maintenance and repair of other equipment as qualified, and operates and repairs other FOM systems and fixtures. Primarily, hands-on work involves assembling, installing, or repairing pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, and/or draining systems. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Oversees and performs moderately technical and preventative maintenance tasks on all plumbing equipment.
- Performs troubleshooting and maintenance procedures needed to keep all plumbing equipment operating in a safe and efficient manner.
- Collaborates and sometimes leads employees on plumbing and other maintenance and repair assignments; and when required, oversees and coordinates the work of the contracted vendors for outsourced plumbing services; and inspects finished product.
- Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
- Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances, or fixtures using hand or power tools.
- Installs energy-efficient and water-conserving equipment and alternative water sources.
- Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures.
- Measures, cuts, threads, or bends pipe to required angles using hand or power tools or machines.
- Welds small pipes or special piping using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials.
- Inspects structures to assess material or equipment needs, establish the sequence of pipe installations, or plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
- Develops plans, materials, and equipment specifications, and estimates for plumbing-related projects.
- Prepares requisition orders for spot purchase of necessary materials and maintains inventory records of materials and supplies. Makes estimates related to time, materials, and/or labor costs for repair jobs or project plans.
- Prepares and completes appropriate documents, work order reports to include but are not limited to documenting the length of time spent on each job, materials used and describing work completed.
- Develops plumbing activity and repair standard operating procedures.
- Conducts annual Backflow/RPZ inspections and testing preferred if not must be willing to get to school to get backflow certification.
- Will travel to remote campus facilities to accomplish repair, renovation, or restoration tasks as assigned.
- May work hours beyond and other than normal work hours including holidays and weekends as needed. May work other than normal hours to accomplish special projects or respond to off-hours maintenance emergencies as needed. Will be a part of an on call rotation schedule for after hours emergencies.
- Documents all plumbing service, repair, and maintenance activities as required by code in the CMMS system.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Carries out and engages help as needed for work on plumbing and other water conveyance systems.
- Carries out lead responsibilities if assigned in accordance with the ABM’s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include service and repairs of plumbing systems; planning and carrying out hands-on tasks and addressing plumbing and piping challenges and resolving problems.
General Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education – High School Diploma/equivalent.
- Formal Trades Technical College (4 years) and Formal Apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and (12,000 hours) experience.
- Experience – Minimum of six (6) years experience (12,000 hrs) repairing and maintaining plumbing systems.
- Licensure and/or Certification – Current Master Classification issued by Authority Having Jurisdiction or Governing Agency. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
Other Qualifications:
- Credentials related to fire sprinkler backflow experience and other fire suppression systems a plus.
Regulatory Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of plumbing systems.
- Master-level understanding of plumbing codes, working knowledge of building codes such as Fire Suppression and Water Management Codes, Americans with Disabilities Act, etc., or ability to learn how they apply to facilities.
- The ability to rapidly assimilate information related to all local, state, and federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
- Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Response to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Managing People – Works with management and other hourly staff in planning, facilitating work/process improvement; Takes responsibility for partnered or helper activities.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make technical – plumbing-related decisions; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Safety and Security - Observes and adheres to strict electrical safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Travel and/or Schedule – Will be required to travel to remote campuses to accomplish repair, tasks as assigned and work normal hours. Sometimes work after hours to accomplish special projects and be part of the shared on call rotations for after hours emergencies.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts related to determining pipe lengths and diameters associated with capacity and flow and pressure as well as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Combustion and water Analysis Measurement, CMMS; Internet software; Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
Typical Environments include Mechanical boilers and Equipment Areas, and outdoors with a wide range of temperatures ranging from winter to summer. Exposure to extremely hot water and steam production and control.
Location
Charlotte, NC US (Primary)
Location
Charlotte, NC US (Primary)
ABM is an EOE: WE ARE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER(M/F/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation).
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