Facilities Mechanical Plumbing Technician

Facilities Mechanical Plumbing Technician

Requirements

• Ability to read, understand and update blueprints, schematics and as built drawings.
• Ability to read, understand and apply safety standards and practices (e.g., hazard communication, infection prevention, lock-out/ tag-out).
• Ability to read, interpret and apply technical manuals and systems specifications.
• Ability to follow applicable trade specific codes, standards and regulations.
• Ability to learn technical skills and apply new knowledge to solve problems.
• Ability to select and use hand, power and machine tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; use algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply engineering principles, load calculations, accepted techniques and equipment required to lift and move extremely large or heavy objects.
• Ability to locate, disable and enable electrical and plumbing shut-offs.
• Ability to instruct others in performing tasks.
• Ability to provide guidance and expert advice about technical systems or processes.
• Efficient skills and knowledge in using plumbing tools and equipment.
• A basic understanding of plumbing code compliance.
• Knowledge of plumbing fixtures (i.e. faucets, toilets, hot water tanks, etc.) as well as piping components (i.e. types of valves, fittings, types of piping).

Responsibilities

• Reviewing blueprints and technical drawings.
• Installing, repairing and replacing threaded, flanged, groove locked, soldered, and pressed piping and components.
• Measuring and cutting pipes using hand and power tools.
• Inspecting and identifying leaks.
• Installs and repairs domestic water systems.
• Installs and repairs drain, vent and waste systems.
• Installs and repairs specialty water systems (e.g., chlorine dioxide, deionized water, reverse osmosis).
• Installs, certifies, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on backflow preventers.
• Installs and replaces plumbing equipment and fixtures (e.g., meters, valves, toilets).
• Assembling and dissembling plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs compressed gas systems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves plumbing system issues (e.g., pressure, temperature, leaks).
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting PMs.
• Addressing customer queries.
• Cleaning the work area after work completion.
• Ensures areas are in compliance with applicable codes.
• Documents regulatory compliance tests.
• Becomes knowledgeable of equipment and utilities and transfers that knowledge to other staff.
• Troubleshoots and resolves field problems.
• May assist lower-level technicians.
• Locates, identifies, disables and enables local utility shut-offs.
• Updates building drawings.
• Participates on emergency response teams.
• Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders.
• Requests equipment and materials required to complete tasks.
• Inform customers when tasks are completed.
• Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed.
• Updates building drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates/technical degree or certificate in skilled trades/maintenance related field.
• Valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card.