Plumbing Foreman

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Job Title: Plumbing Foreman                                     Department: Piping & Plumbing (MD)

Grade: High level Journeyman or Master                  Supervisor: Piping & Plumbing Superintendent

$38 - $45 per hour     Full-time

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• 401(k)

POSITION SUMMARY

Directly responsible for and have complete knowledge of vent, hot & cold water, waste water, and under ground piping including copper pipe soldering and brazing.  Oversees manpower on job site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read plans to perform necessary work
• Perform layout
• Perform take-offs
• Supervises manpower
• Maintain a complete set of tools

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for company assets used on job site
• Hold a valid driver license
• Make purchases at local supply houses following Company procedure
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have completed a four-year apprenticeship in specified field.
• Journeyman’s license
• Minimum two+ years of commercial plumbing installation experience as a plumber.
• Experience with no-hub & PVC piping installation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of tools and equipment needed to complete a job
• Complete familiarity with bathroom fixture installation.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations
• Able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions and approaches to problems

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Spend long periods of time standing
• Ability to climb ladders to perform work
• Work in high elevations

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Periodic travel to multiple job locations
• May be subjected to inclement weather and hazardous working conditions
• Work weekend or night-time duty, as needed

NOTE

This job description describes the reporting relationship, the essential functions of the job (duties/tasks/responsibilities), and additional job requirements including: education/experience, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical/mental job requirements. From time-to-time, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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