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Overview

The Maintenance and Operations Department is seeking a Plumber to join their team at the Atlanta Campus. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems while contributing to a collaborative and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs broken plumbing fixtures.
• Installs new fixtures.
• Installs hot water systems.
• Cleans and drains obstructions in waste and sewage pipes.
• Operates pipe cutters and other plumbing equipment.
• Maintains records of completed work.
• Assists in studying building plans and working drawings to determine the sequence of installations.
• Locates and marks the position of pipes and pipe connections.
• Cuts openings in floors and walls to accommodate the pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipes to the required angle.
• Joins pipes by using screws, bolts, fittings, etc.
• Fills pipes with air or water and uses pressure gages to determine the location of leaks.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, and water heaters.
• Replaces burst pipes and opens clogged drains.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Technical and vocational degree and one year of experience, or a high school diploma or GED and three years of experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
• Knowledge of standards, tools, methods, and practices of the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in the plumbing trade.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders.
• Ability to access confined spaces.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement

Additional Information

• Location is subject to change.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Shift subject to change.