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drexelbrook apartments
Plumber
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A Plumber installs and repairs water pipes, including drainage pipes, in homes or larger buildings. Installs plumbing fixtures or appliances that use gas, and fixes plumbing problems such as clogged pipes.
$66,619 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Plumber drexelbrook apartments - 4.0 Drexel Hill, PA Job Details Full-time $25 - $32 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Cutting Driver's License System testing Water systems Fixture installation Pipe laying Full Job Description The Plumber is responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks involving the inspection, testing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plumbing and plumbing-related components in system. Performs scheduled inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs, adjustments, testing, and troubleshooting of assigned plumbing equipment in accordance with plumbing codes, diagrams, operation manuals and manufacturer's maintenance instructions. Repairs cracked pipes and opens clogged drainage. May work from ladders, scaffolding, hydraulic man lifts and other high-rise equipment. Observes plumbing systems and fixtures in operation to detect failures or locate causes of malfunctions. Dismantles devices and removes defective parts. Inspects used parts and equipment for changes in calibration, dimensional requirements and manufacturer's specifications. Tests and calibrates systems and equipment to ensure proper system operations using test equipment or precision measuring instruments. Maintains complex plumbing systems including equipment washers and steam cleaning devices, air compressors, hydraulic lifts, water and drainage systems, and sprinkler systems. Performs scheduled maintenance inspections and leak detection tests; solders or brazes tubing and piping; pours lead joints and seat equipment; installs and repairs complex combinations of couplings, unions and joints. Installs and replaces components in water heaters, tanks, sinks, showers, fuel and oil storage facilities in compliance with manufacturer's specifications by using approved procedures and test equipment. Installs, modifies and makes repairs to plumbing by locating and tapping main line, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers. Properly levels and slopes pipes, determines the need for valves, traps and unions to ensure efficient system operation. Tests, repairs, replaces and installs back flow prevention devices per local jurisdictional codes. Interprets building plans, blueprints and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, fall and proper operation of plumbing systems and equipment. Completes routing and placement of systems leading to equipment; seats, connects and tests systems and equipment. Identifies the appropriate parts needed to complete the job. Marks positions of pipe and connections in walls and floors.