Journeyman Plumber - TS Clearance

$83,200 - $83,928/Yr

Action Facilities Management - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

51-100 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Journeyman Plumber position at Action Facilities Management requires an active Top Secret Clearance and a Journeyman Plumber license in Maryland, Virginia, or DC. The role involves performing plumbing trades functions necessary for the assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures, equipment, and systems within a commercial facility. The plumber will handle both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks related to plumbing infrastructure, ensuring compliance with plumbing codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Studies building plans and drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools.
• Cuts and threads pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine.
• Bends pipe to required angle.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Unloads and carries materials to the jobsite.
• Assists with the installation of pipe and fittings for copper, cast iron, and PVC/CPVC pipes, and for drain, sewer, and gas lines.
• Utilizes hand tools and cutters to cut pipe to desired lengths and electric and hand threaders to thread pipe.
• Installs fittings and components above and inground.
• Locates and diagnoses trouble in the plumbing systems or equipment.
• Documents actions, testing results, observations, final diagnosis of the situation and steps taken to resolve issues for each job or situation.
• Repairs plumbing issues by replacing or installing components.
• Determines the steps necessary to assess an electrical situation using testing devices, blueprints and maps.
• Maintains a safe work environment by adhering to all company guidelines and OSHA safety requirements and reporting violations of policies, procedures and guidelines to immediate supervisor.
• Answers emergency calls quickly, assesses the safety of the situation upon first arriving at the scene and provides directions to individuals affected.
• Maintains equipment to ensure it is in good condition and can operate or be used safely; reports any issues to immediate supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Top Secret Security Clearance
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 years progressive experience as a plumber in a commercial facility
• Knowledge of water distribution systems, drains, plumbing systems, sprinkler systems, etc.
• Journeyman Plumbers License in VA, MD, or DC
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of coworkers and government stakeholders
• Knowledge of computers and basic computer applications
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Ability to effectively complete tasks in a team setting or independently
• Ability to effectively utilize resources to maximize productivity
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Benefits

• Fully paid comprehensive medical insurance
• Fully paid dental insurance
• Fully paid vision insurance