Pipefitting Jobs in Lufkin, Texas

Lead Plumber

Qualifications:Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Texas journeyman plumber's license Clear and valid Texas driver's license Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques Knowledge of plumbing codes Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material Ability to perform mathematical calculations Ability to diagnose and resolve problems Experience: Four years plumbing experience Master Plumber preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties: Maintenance and Repair • Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. • Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures. Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders. • Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment including sinks, commodes, and water heaters. Install and repair kitchen equipment such as gas stoves and dishwashers. • Receive and complete work orders. Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used. • Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean. • Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects. • Respond to emergency calls as needed. Safety • Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition. • Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Other • Motivate team members to meet and exceed all organizational goals, and other duties as assigned. Customer Care Skills • Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times. • Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff. • Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others. • Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe. • Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers. Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise other plumbers, and promote a continuous effort by all your team members to identify, quantify, and eliminate waste in all the work through continuous process improvement Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Tools/Equipment Used: Plumbing tools and equipment including pipe bender, propane torch; hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including forklift, trencher, backhoe; light truck or van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basisEnvironment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and fumes, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around gas lines; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress