Plumber (Pueblo)

About the position

The Plumber position at Pueblo of Sandia Enterprises involves performing preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on plumbing systems under general supervision. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of plumbing principles, practices, and techniques, as well as knowledge of plumbing codes, regulations, and guidelines. The plumber will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various plumbing components, including toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, and drains. This position also entails installing, maintaining, and repairing water and drainage systems, plumbing fixtures, ice machines, equipment, faucets, pools, sump pumps, backflows, garbage disposals, and fire suppression systems. The plumber will inspect systems, replace corroded pipes, drain unheated water lines in outdoor facilities, and remove backflow preventers to winterize lines. They will also be tasked with replacing defective piping, cleaning out drains, and repairing or replacing defective faucets, toilets, and urinals. Additionally, the role includes troubleshooting and repairing steam, water, and gas utility distribution systems, ensuring proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies, and promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. The position requires the ability to troubleshoot non-working fixtures, valves, irrigation systems, and lift station pumps to identify the nature of the problem and the type of repair needed. The plumber will also perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and handle miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. The work environment is physically demanding, involving considerable physical activity and exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures and toxic chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs all general plumbing components including toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, and drains.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water and drainage systems, plumbing fixtures, ice machines, equipment, faucets, pools, sump pumps, backflows, garbage disposals, and fire suppression systems.
• Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat exchangers.
• Repairs and replaces pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes.
• Repairs and replaces domestic hot water heat pumps, chilled water pumps, sump pumps, and sewage pumps.
• Installs, tests, and repairs all sizes of backflow prevention devices.
• Troubleshoots and repairs steam, water, and gas utility distribution systems.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Troubleshoots non-working fixtures, valves, irrigation systems, and/or lift station pumps to identify the nature of the problem and type of repair needed.
• Replaces broken fixtures, valves, pumps, controllers, and/or irrigation heads to restore functionality.
• Repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures, valves, and swimming pool pumps.
• Unplugs fixtures, lines, and related devices to restore service.
• Installs new piping for HVAC, water, gas as needed.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of trades experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Journeyman Plumber License required prior to employment start date.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with sprinkler and fire suppression systems.