What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Plumber - Pipefitter position at James Craft & Son, Inc.?
James Craft & Son, Inc. is a well-established mechanical contractor with projects throughout South Central Pennsylvania . We are seeking an experienced Journeyman/Journeywoman Plumber to join our team. This is a full-time opportunity for someone with a strong background in commercial and industrial plumbing who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety, and reliability.
What you'll do
In this role, you will assemble, install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and related equipment for commercial and industrial projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Measuring, cutting, threading, and bending pipe using hand tools, power tools, and pipe fabrication equipment.
- Reading blueprints, construction drawings, and specifications to determine installation methods and work sequence.
- Inspecting structures and reviewing plans to assess material and equipment needs.
- Installing pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing equipment.
- Installing underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems.
- Extending and connecting piping systems to plumbing fixtures and equipment.
- Planning, laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing plumbing components and systems.
- Following applicable building codes, safety standards, and company procedures.
What we're looking for
Required qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a plumbing apprenticeship, trade school, or equivalent on-the-job training.
- Valid state-issued Journeyman/Journeywoman Plumber license/card or valid plumbing license from a major municipality.
- At least 5 years of plumbing experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to assigned job sites.
- Ability to work off-hours and weekends when needed.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
Physical and work requirements
To perform this job successfully, candidates must be able to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently use hands and arms to handle tools and materials.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Climb ladders, scaffolds, and related access equipment.
- Work in kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling positions.
- Safely carry tools and equipment as needed.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and fall protection.
Note: Candidates must be able to safely use required equipment and PPE, including ladders and fall protection systems.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- 8-hour shifts
- Weekend work as needed
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
Work location
- In person
- Projects throughout South Central PA
Pay: $32.00 - $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $43