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NEXCOM Enterprise - Norfolk, Virginia

Job Summary:

Grade: NA09, Salary Code N/A. Performs the full range of plumbing duties which involve installing, modifying and repairing new and exisiting utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: Receives blueprints for new projects. Prepares sketch/layout of material breakdown and fixtures, ensuring that federal and local plumbing codes are adhered to. Excavates worksite and assembles material in preparation of project.

 

- Installs, modifies and repairs new and exisiting utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, water closets, oil, fire, sprinkler systems, tubs, gas distribution and showers. Locates and taps main lines, setting up system routes, placing hangers for proper level slope, and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for the proper operation of systems. Completes the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment, and seating, hooking up and testing the equipment to ensure no leaking before sealing for proper operation, flow, drainage and sanitary conditions.

 

- Prepares material, parts, labor cost estimates, for major repairs and/or installations of plumbing systems and related fixtures.

 

- Maintains adequate supply of requirement, parts and materials to ensure no lost time to operations. Prepares appropriate purchasing documents and forwards to appropriate office for processing.

 

- Ensures that maintenance repair order and other forms utilized are approved and that all materials, parts, and labor are properly annotated and verified. Expedites completed maintenance repair orders and maintenance forms to supervisor for approval.

 

- Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment/fixtures.

 

- Assures that safety and fire rules are followed and that tools and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of system worked on are hard-to-reach places. Is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and work in tiring and uncomforable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is done inside and outside, and is usually, dirty, dusty, and greasy. Is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather. Occasionally makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. Has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones, and frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns, and infections

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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