Plumber/Pipefitter

Valiant is looking for a Plumber/Pipefitter to join our team!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installing, maintaining and repairing various types of pipes including joints, valves, drains and fixtures in all types of structures, heating, domestic water, chilled water, steam (up to 120psi), and drainage systems as well as all of their supporting equipment.
• Responsible for operation, maintenance and repairs on faucets, sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, and a variety of industrial water softening systems, RO/DI, wastewater, as well as other equipment.
• Responsible for all medical gas fixtures, to include all gauges, valves, regulators, strainers, tanks, components and piping.
• Coordinating with the Project Manager and trade supervisors on the jobsite.
• Directly communicate with management, teammates and customers in the form of meetings, face-to-face or written/electronic communications.
• Troubleshooting complex equipment that may be unfamiliar, performing project take-offs and soliciting pricing and/or quotations in support of procurement process.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled tasks in timely manner with a strong focus on quality, completion, and customer service.
• He/she will have the ability to communicate complex equipment repair.
• Will work closely with trade supervisors ensuring all records and documentation are kept up to date.
• Responding to plumbing emergencies, determining the issue and making repairs.
• Performing regular maintenance of plumbing and related systems to prevent emergencies.
• Exhibits excellent customer service/satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Maryland Journeyman License (minimum) and active backflow certification required.
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, at minimum a valid Maryland-State Issued Journeyman’s Plumbing License.
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, valid Backflow Certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years of documented experience in the maintenance of industrial plumbing systems and their supporting equipment.
• Working knowledge in the following areas: medical gas, water softeners, reverse osmosis and deionized water systems, natural gas, other systems as necessary.
• Working knowledge of plumbing hand tools, power tools, pipe threading machines, pipe benders, cutting torches, and all other applicable plumbing tools.
• Working knowledge of building drawings and plumbing piping layout, riser diagrams, and pumping systems.
• Must be able to work well under pressure with or without supervision.
• 40-hour work week expectation, OT may be made available or required at times.
• Participate in on call rotation.
• Must be well-versed in current codes and standard practices.
• Should present solid fundamental understanding of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair principles.
• Must be able to dependably travel to / from job location by automobile (personal vehicle).
• Must be able to pass a basic level physical.
• Must be able to pass a basic federal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to facilitate all physical requirements specific to this scope of work successfully.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

May be required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to work in a sitting or standing position for 8 or more hours per day.

Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds as needed.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.