Plumber Journeyman

Journeyman:

- Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.
Certified Journeyman:

- Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical.
Leadman:

- Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

 

 

SUMMARY:
Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, waters and drainage systems in support of plant construction and maintenance activities according to specifications and plumbing codes.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains.
- Assembles pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking.
- Studies building plans and inspects structure to determine required materials and equipment and sequence of pipe installations
- Cuts opening in structures to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
- Locates and marks position of pipe installations and passage holes in structures, using measuring instruments, such as ruler and level.
- Cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angle, using pipe cutters, pipe threading machine, and pipe bending machine.
- Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
- Directs workers engaged in pipe cutting and preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.
- Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities.
- Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
- Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.
- Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.
- Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures.
- Performs other duties and activities as directed
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.

- Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

LONG TERM MAINTENANCE PROJECT - NO PER DIEM

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
- Plan work and select proper tools.
- Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
- Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
- Make decisions based on measurable criteria.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.

- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

- Works under immediate supervision.

- Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

- Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Strength:
a. Standing 60%
Walking 30%
Sitting 10%

 

b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.

 

2. Climbing F
Balancing F

 

3. Stooping F
Kneeling F
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering C

 

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)