Opening: PLUMBER CONTRACTOR
SUPPORT Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
Pay: $23.93 per hour; (1) Year Project with option to renew
Benefits: Direct Deposit; Medical, Dental, Vision
Minimum Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and at least 10 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May report directly to a supervisor or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Contractor employee shall have the ability to drive a motorized vehicle and possess a valid California C driver’s license.
Experience Requirements: The PLMBCS must have knowledge of how various supply, disposal and utility systems and equipment such as water and gas systems, fire sprinkler equipment and water closets are installed and operate. Must have the ability to plan and layout for the installation and modification of various systems and equipment such as routing and leveling gas and water lines and roughing in water closets, lavatories and fire sprinkler equipment. Must have the ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints, use shop mathematics and lay out angles, arcs and circles. Must be able to perform assigned duties using accepted trade practices, following the dictates, of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Must be able to use standard hand tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade such as tapes, rules, hacksaws, hand and power threaders and cutters, packing and caulking irons, pipe wrenches, plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps and lead pots. Must be able to measure, cut, bend and tread pipe, tile pipe and caulk and seal elbows, union joints, tile pipe, faucets shower drains, etc. Must be able to assemble and install rough underground soil pipe, venting and top out. Must know rough measurements of various fixtures; i.e. toilets, lavatories, urinals, etc., both for water service and drains. Must have skill in wiping and pouring lead joints, seating equipment and installing any combination of couplings, unions and joints needed for the proper operation of the systems. Must know how to install galley and hospital equipment and comply with sanitary codes. Must have knowledge of gas appliances and controls.
Major Duties: The PLMBCS performs tasks in connection with the fabrication, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems. Performs the full range of journey-level plumbing tasks including estimating material requirements; i.e., pipe, fittings, and fixtures in the sizes, types, or lengths needed; locating and marking spots for openings through which pipes are to pass or in which equipment will be installed; threading, and pipe bending operations; determining and marking guide lines; placing and connecting air, natural or manufactured gas, sewage, and water fixtures and facilities such as hydrants, water mains, water closets, lavatories, showers, sinks, dish-washing machines, domestic size water heaters, unit gas heaters, stoves, and air compression equipment; clearing difficult stoppages in drain pipe; inspecting and testing piping after completing repairs, alterations, or additions periodically checking piping, fittings, and fixtures for defective parts or connections; and disassembling and repairing damaged sections or fabricating replacements and covering pipes with insulating material. When required assists lower graded workers supplying needed guidance. Uses appropriate hand and power tools common to the trade. The PLMBCS installs, modifies and repairs new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil and gas distribution systems, water closets, lavatories, tubs, fire sprinkler systems and showers. Incumbent measures, cuts, bends and threads pipe, removes and installs water heaters, drinking fountains, traps, fixtures, valves, regulators, pumps, etc.
• Operations The PLMBCS shall work alone or with other workers to perform simple or complex tasks while following appropriate and safe procedures. Responsible for reporting to supervisor all discrepancies or unsatisfactory performance of equipment as well as unsafe conditions. Must be familiar and comply with all safety regulations. Must wear appropriate safety equipment. Visual and sensory perception along with hand-eye coordination is required to operate equipment, detect deficiencies and make repairs; diagnose problems; and make installment of devices, equipment, parts, etc. The PLMBCS shall have a good familiarity of NAVFAC SW Safety and Health Requirement manual, instructions, agency equipment regulations and directives. Guidelines will include a variety of Federal, Department of Defense, and Department of Navy, Commander Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest publications, manuals, directives, standards, policies and procedures. Published guidance will be provided by the Government as needed.
• Processing The PLMBCS shall receive assignment from the customer representative in the form of oral or written instruction (work order) to perform a variety of plumbing tasks. The PLMBCS shall work alone or with other workers to perform simple or complex tasks while following appropriate and safe procedures.
• Housekeeping The PLMBCS shall ensure all designated working areas are maintained in an orderly manner and continuously maintained free of trash and debris. At the end of each day, the general work areas shall be swept, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment shall be pick-up and stored, and the municipal trash containers will be emptied.
• Technical Support The PLMBCS shall receive work assignments through oral instructions provided by the work leader, higher-graded Government representative, or work orders. Specific assignments of work are provided with detailed instructions on all but the repetitive tasks. Work is checked during progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions, adherence to established practices and standards, and overall acceptability of work. A journeyman-level employee normally checks daily assignments. Journeyman-level employee, leader or supervisor gives advice on unusual problems and checks to see if completed work meets the requirement.
• Meetings/Conferences The PLMBCS shall participate in meetings with contractors, agencies, clients, and team members when required to do so.
• Briefings The PLMBCS shall participate in briefings when required to do so. Updates - The PLMBCS shall provide monthly status report that summarizes the work efforts and accomplishments performed.
To apply: Please submit an employment application by email to info@hpcemployment.com or by fax to (310) 756-1562. An application can be obtained from our website at www.hpcemployment.com
SUPPORT Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
Pay: $23.93 per hour; (1) Year Project with option to renew
Benefits: Direct Deposit; Medical, Dental, Vision
Minimum Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and at least 10 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May report directly to a supervisor or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Contractor employee shall have the ability to drive a motorized vehicle and possess a valid California C driver’s license.
Experience Requirements: The PLMBCS must have knowledge of how various supply, disposal and utility systems and equipment such as water and gas systems, fire sprinkler equipment and water closets are installed and operate. Must have the ability to plan and layout for the installation and modification of various systems and equipment such as routing and leveling gas and water lines and roughing in water closets, lavatories and fire sprinkler equipment. Must have the ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints, use shop mathematics and lay out angles, arcs and circles. Must be able to perform assigned duties using accepted trade practices, following the dictates, of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Must be able to use standard hand tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade such as tapes, rules, hacksaws, hand and power threaders and cutters, packing and caulking irons, pipe wrenches, plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps and lead pots. Must be able to measure, cut, bend and tread pipe, tile pipe and caulk and seal elbows, union joints, tile pipe, faucets shower drains, etc. Must be able to assemble and install rough underground soil pipe, venting and top out. Must know rough measurements of various fixtures; i.e. toilets, lavatories, urinals, etc., both for water service and drains. Must have skill in wiping and pouring lead joints, seating equipment and installing any combination of couplings, unions and joints needed for the proper operation of the systems. Must know how to install galley and hospital equipment and comply with sanitary codes. Must have knowledge of gas appliances and controls.
Major Duties: The PLMBCS performs tasks in connection with the fabrication, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems. Performs the full range of journey-level plumbing tasks including estimating material requirements; i.e., pipe, fittings, and fixtures in the sizes, types, or lengths needed; locating and marking spots for openings through which pipes are to pass or in which equipment will be installed; threading, and pipe bending operations; determining and marking guide lines; placing and connecting air, natural or manufactured gas, sewage, and water fixtures and facilities such as hydrants, water mains, water closets, lavatories, showers, sinks, dish-washing machines, domestic size water heaters, unit gas heaters, stoves, and air compression equipment; clearing difficult stoppages in drain pipe; inspecting and testing piping after completing repairs, alterations, or additions periodically checking piping, fittings, and fixtures for defective parts or connections; and disassembling and repairing damaged sections or fabricating replacements and covering pipes with insulating material. When required assists lower graded workers supplying needed guidance. Uses appropriate hand and power tools common to the trade. The PLMBCS installs, modifies and repairs new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil and gas distribution systems, water closets, lavatories, tubs, fire sprinkler systems and showers. Incumbent measures, cuts, bends and threads pipe, removes and installs water heaters, drinking fountains, traps, fixtures, valves, regulators, pumps, etc.
• Operations The PLMBCS shall work alone or with other workers to perform simple or complex tasks while following appropriate and safe procedures. Responsible for reporting to supervisor all discrepancies or unsatisfactory performance of equipment as well as unsafe conditions. Must be familiar and comply with all safety regulations. Must wear appropriate safety equipment. Visual and sensory perception along with hand-eye coordination is required to operate equipment, detect deficiencies and make repairs; diagnose problems; and make installment of devices, equipment, parts, etc. The PLMBCS shall have a good familiarity of NAVFAC SW Safety and Health Requirement manual, instructions, agency equipment regulations and directives. Guidelines will include a variety of Federal, Department of Defense, and Department of Navy, Commander Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest publications, manuals, directives, standards, policies and procedures. Published guidance will be provided by the Government as needed.
• Processing The PLMBCS shall receive assignment from the customer representative in the form of oral or written instruction (work order) to perform a variety of plumbing tasks. The PLMBCS shall work alone or with other workers to perform simple or complex tasks while following appropriate and safe procedures.
• Housekeeping The PLMBCS shall ensure all designated working areas are maintained in an orderly manner and continuously maintained free of trash and debris. At the end of each day, the general work areas shall be swept, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment shall be pick-up and stored, and the municipal trash containers will be emptied.
• Technical Support The PLMBCS shall receive work assignments through oral instructions provided by the work leader, higher-graded Government representative, or work orders. Specific assignments of work are provided with detailed instructions on all but the repetitive tasks. Work is checked during progress and upon completion for compliance with instructions, adherence to established practices and standards, and overall acceptability of work. A journeyman-level employee normally checks daily assignments. Journeyman-level employee, leader or supervisor gives advice on unusual problems and checks to see if completed work meets the requirement.
• Meetings/Conferences The PLMBCS shall participate in meetings with contractors, agencies, clients, and team members when required to do so.
• Briefings The PLMBCS shall participate in briefings when required to do so. Updates - The PLMBCS shall provide monthly status report that summarizes the work efforts and accomplishments performed.
To apply: Please submit an employment application by email to info@hpcemployment.com or by fax to (310) 756-1562. An application can be obtained from our website at www.hpcemployment.com