Plumber (Licensed Journeyman)

Description/Job Summary:

The Building People are seeking a Licensed Journeyman Plumber who can perform installation, repair, and maintenance work for commercial buildings in the Reston, VA area. Their duties would include leveraging testing devices to troubleshoot plumbing issues, inspecting various components, and adhering to local safety codes.

Responsibilities/Duties:

To perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs of all plumbing equipment and systems. The employee must otherwise meet any requirements of the Government for this classification contained in the applicable RFP and contract. Shall possess and maintain a Journeyman Plumbing license in DC, VA or MD. Shall be capable of opening clogged drains, installing and repairing pipes, fixtures, vents, and traps in the plumbing system, in accordance with the required codes, utilizing appropriate plumbing and shop tools. Work from preventive maintenance schedules. Assist outside contractors, as required, with knowledge of facilities, operations, and utilities. Cut openings in floors and walls to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Cut and thread pipe. Bend pipe as required. Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes. Perform other job-related work as assigned. Direct other repair personnel, as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Familiar with Backflow Prevention Devices
• Familiar with Potable water Systems
• Assist in Monthly Water treatment reports
• Federal Contract experience
• Clear background investigation.
• Clear driver’s license and have reliable transportation to work
• Maintenance Documentation completion and filing
• Customer Service Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel, and familiar with CMMS
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Assist in complying with the Fairfax County Wastewater Discharge Permit (Discharge Permit) and all applicable Federal and local regulatory requirements. The contractor shall perform the periodic testing, inspection, monitoring, permitting, certification, registration, maintenance, personnel training, recordkeeping and reporting required to maintain compliance with the Discharge Permit.

Preferred Skills:

• Electrical experience in federal buildings

Required Experience:

• Sufficient experience and knowledge in a variety of plumbing systems, controls and components.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED.