Job Overview Pipefitters at Upchurch assemble, install and maintain piping systems for commercial projects. Key responsibilities include reading blueprints, measuring pipe, and working from drawings. Duties: • Read blueprints and isometric drawings to identify installation requirements. • Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe using hand and power tools. • Lay out and install piping systems made of various materials. • Fitting and aligning pipe before welding or mechanical joining. • Supports hangers, and restraints according to code specifications. • Prepare and hold alignment during welding. • Test hydrostatic and pneumatic systems on pipes. • Maintain quality workmanship and adhere to codes. • Follow all safety policies and procedures including PPE use. • Communicate with supervisors and other trades for coordination. Requirements: Certifications preferred but not required, equal opportunity employer.
See More Details >>Job Description MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Plumber I: High School graduation (or GED), including or supplemented by courses in industrial arts and/or shop mechanics, and a combination of training equivalent to an apprenticeship in the trade and some responsible work in the plumbing and pipefitting trades at the trainee or helper level. Plumber II: High School graduation (or GED), including or supplemented by courses in industrial arts and/or shop mechanics, and a combination of training equivalent to an apprenticeship in the trade and considerable progressively more responsible work in the plumbing and pipefitting trades, some of which shall have been at the level of Plumber I. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION- both levels: Possession of an appropriate, valid vehicle operator's license; in particular, of the appropriate commercial driver's license (CDL). Level II- Journey worker plumber license. NOTE: All APS employees authorized to drive APS vehicles are subject to either the Omnibus Transportation Act drug or alcohol testing procedures (if required to possess a CDL) or the Arlington Public Schools Alcohol and Drug testing procedures (if CDL is not required). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Plumber I- Good knowledge of procedures, practices, tools, and safety precautions of the trade, and ability to use a broad range of plumbing, pipe fitting, water, sewage and heating construction and repair measuring, power and hand tools and equipment. Good knowledge of the common procedures, materials, hazards and safety precautions associated with plumbing, heating, sewage, and drainage systems maintenance and construction activities, and ability to respond appropriately in hazardous situations. Good knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the plumbing trade. Plumber II- Thorough knowledge of procedures, practices, tools, and safety precautions of the trade, and ability to use a broad range of plumbing, pipe fitting, water, sewage and heating construction and repair measuring, power and hand tools and equipment. Through knowledge of the common procedures, materials, hazards and safety precautions associated with plumbing, heating, sewage, and drainage systems maintenance and construction activities, and ability to respond appropriately in hazardous situations. Thorough knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the plumbing trade. Ability to lead, train, instruct trainees, level I plumbers in performing assigned tasks. Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, schematics, and manufacturers manuals. Ability to plan and layout work projects, and to estimate time and materials needed. Both Levels- Ability to operate a variety of vans and trucks. Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions, and to read and interpret plans, diagrams, drawings, prints, schematics, etc. Ability to use arithmetic computations to measure, calculate quantities and costs, etc., and ability to maintain records. Ability to develop and maintain good leadership and interpersonal relationships. Skill in the use of tools, equipment, and materials pertinent to the trade. (May not include all duties performed; not all incumbents perform all essential functions delineated) Confers with Supervisor to learn nature of work assignments, and advise or consult on individual/crew assignments, work-orders, equipment to be used, and materials to be obtained or purchased; May be authorized to order or purchase materials; Studies building plans and work instructions to determine tools, equipment and materials needed, and to ensure holes cut will not affect structural integrity; Confers with building administrator and/or Supervisor to determine whether part or all building must be closed down during work; Measures and cuts holes in floors and walls to fit pipes, using hand, power, and measuring tools; Cuts and threads metal, plastic or ceramic pipes, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and threading machines; bends pipes to required angle using pipe bending machine and/or hand tools; Assembles and installs, interior and exterior (below-ground) pipes, pipe fittings and valves, caulks pipes, and tests for leakages. May dig trenches to remove, repair, or replace pipes; Repairs and or replaces plumbing and heating fixtures such as faucets, sinks, commodes, water heaters, and kitchen fixtures such as sinks, and dishwashers; Replaces cooling and dual temperature pumps; repairs and replaces fan coils, radiators and hot water heaters); repairs swimming pool and irrigation piping systems; installs, tests and repairs cross-connection and back-flow control devices; Clears clogged drains or commodes using hand and power tools and chemicals; Conducts preventative maintenance inspections and repairs of all assigned systems; Loads and unloads supplies and equipment into a county automotive vehicle, drives to and from work sites; Measures all safety precautions, regulations and equipment are used appropriately, and that work complies with national, state, and local building codes; Participates in work-site set-up and clean up to ensure safe environment; Performs routine maintenance and repair on tools, equipment and vehicles; Maintains work records and prepares reports on problem or emergency situations; At II level, leads and inspects work performed by crew, summer student and/or community service workers. Provides guidance and training as necessary; Performs related work as required, or assigned. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations - Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability."
See More Details >>Scope of Performance: Qualified pipefitter to support maintenance, repair, and installation of explosive and chemical processing equipment. Technician will work in all explosive and chemical processing areas as determined by management or COR. Technician shall be subject to physical examinations and certification requirements. Technician will also support varying shifts including night shifts. Key Responsibilities: • Tasks may include but are not limited to routine maintenance, repair, installation and modification to existing or new process equipment. This work includes hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronics, pipe fitting, and steam fitting • Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and conduct preventative maintenance on complex electrical, mechanical, and processing systems • Assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems. This could include pipe support systems. • Ability to use pipe threaders, benders, machine tools, and general hand tools • Knowledge is brazing, soldering, and threading joints • Knowledge in blueprint reading and blueprint symbols Education and Experience: • Master or Journeyman's License, can be supplemented with experience • High School Diploma or equivalent • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance • Ability to pass Explosives Handler physical and Respirator Fit test • Ability to pass Ammo-18 Certification class • Sound technical skills • Sufficient knowledge of mathematics • Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 lbs) Scope of Performance: Qualified pipefitter to support maintenance, repair, and installation of explosive and chemical processing equipment. Technician will work in all explosive and chemical processing areas as determined by management or COR. Technician shall be subject to physical examinations and certification requirements. Technician will also support varying shifts including night shifts. Key Responsibilities: • Tasks may include but are not limited to routine maintenance, repair, installation and modification to existing or new process equipment. This work includes hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronics, pipe fitting, and steam fitting • Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and conduct preventative maintenance on complex electrical, mechanical, and processing systems • Assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems. This could include pipe support systems. • Ability to use pipe threaders, benders, machine tools, and general hand tools • Knowledge is brazing, soldering, and threading joints • Knowledge in blueprint reading and blueprint symbols Education and Experience: • Master or Journeyman's License, can be supplemented with experience • High School Diploma or equivalent • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance • Ability to pass Explosives Handler physical and Respirator Fit test • Ability to pass Ammo-18 Certification class • Sound technical skills • Sufficient knowledge of mathematics • Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 lbs)
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning a wage. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 76,572 pipefitters in Virginia, with wages averaging around $1,206.29 per week. The demand for pipefitters in Arlington, VA, is expected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032, offering strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career in a vital skilled trade.
