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Journeyman Level Plumbers Wanted

Performs journey-level plumbing work under limited supervision.

 

REPORTS TO:  Foreman

 

DUTIES:

1. Unclog commodes, urinals, lavatories, and sewer lines; repair/replace fixtures/parts/sewer lines as necessary;  connect new fixtures to existing water supply lines; replace leaky and corroded pipes.

2. Install  new water lines/drain lines/vents and connect to existing plumbing fixtures.

3. Operate plumbing equipment such as roto-rooters, forklifts, jack hammers, pipe threaders/locators, torches, backhoes, and front-end loaders.

4. Maintain space heaters, water heaters, and grease traps.

5. Repair/replace irrigation parts for lawns; inspect/repair backflow preventors on sprinkler water lines.

6. Prepare material lists for completion of plumbing jobs.

7. Service and maintain water softeners.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Knowledge of plumbing terminology/systems/layouts and how to read/design plumbing schemas/blueprints.  Must have basic human relations skills and good oral/written communication skills.
Ability to properly operate equipment such as backhoes, sewer augers, power tools, jack hammers, trucks/jeeps, pipe threaders/locators, arc welders, acetylene/cutting torches, and various plumbing-related gauges; lift 75 lbs.  May be subject to chemical/mechanical hazards and to working in cold/wet/muddy places and under buildings.

 

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must possess a valid Washington Journeyman Plumber license and a valid Washington Driver’s License.

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Explaining information related to day-to-day or recurring issues.

Completing routine forms requiring limited variations in the entry of data.

 

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION

Minimum: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

Preferred: An Associate's degree (two-year program or two to three years of college) or equivalent formal training.  Specifically, the position highly desires a degree/certificate in Plumbing Technology.

 

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Three to four years.

Preferred: Five to eight years.

Specifically, the position requires a minimum of four years of experience in plumbing.

Career Opportunities

Action Water Heaters Only, Inc., Kirkland, WA 98034

Licensed — Bonded — Insured

 

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