COMPANY SUMMARY: A third generation family-owned business, Shapiro & Duncan has been serving customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia since 1976. The company is known for their award-winning company culture and complex commercial, government and institutional design-build projects that require first-rate performance, work quality and customer service. We specialize in full service mechanical solutions which include engineering, coordination, prefabrication assembly, construction, service and maintenance.

JOB SUMMARY: Install Plumbing systems with an emphasis on quality, productivity, training, and teamwork. This position reports to the Leadman/Foreman/Superintendent on site.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years of experience in commercial Plumbing
• Education: High School Diploma /G.E.D and/or Plumbing Trade school
• Licenses: Journeyman Plumber, Backflow Certification, OSHA 30, CPR / First Aid, Valid Driver’s License
• This job does have a degree of physical requirements.
• Installation technician must be able to lift 75lbs, stand for extended periods of time, work off ladders and lifts and operate hand tools for the length of the shift.
• Must be prepared to work in indoor and outdoor environments and inclement weather conditions.
• Must be flexible with working hours (nights & weekend work hours are required)

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Clock in and out daily and use call out line when required
• Proficient at layout and installation of hangers
• Understand what tools to use for each task including but not limited to;
  • Operating power tools
  • Operating threading and groove machine.
  • Operate specialty tools such as freeze machine, wet tap tool and tee drill.
• Create material lists
• Possess clear knowledge base of plumbing/hydronic concepts and applies standard commercial basic materials and methods applications for performing proficient installation of;
  • Grading waste and vent pipe
  • Soldering/brazing copper pipe
  • Copper pipe, PVC, cast-iron, steel pipe, gas pipe, etc.
  • Fixture installation
  • Testing piping on all systems
  • Pipe and install trim kits on equipment
  • Equipment lay out
• Create and forward daily reports when required.
• Participate in mentorship program (mentor apprentices when needed).
• Read & understand all plans & specifications for tasks being performed.
• Run job site with minimal supervision for one or several days, when required.
• Maintain job site condition & standards (jobsite clean, safe and organized). Acquire all required hand tools, safety requirements   (proper PPE)
• Have good work habits by showing up early, with all the proper tools, ready to work.
• Present a positive attitude.
• Comply with S&D’s safety plan (proper PPE)
• Adhere & comply with all company policies per employee handbook.
• Take direction from the job site foreman or lead man.
• Follow the guidelines of jobsite/contractor.
  
• Work with apprentices and plumbers that may need help.
• Help plan ahead and work with your foreman onsite.
• Keep company vehicle clean (if provided one) and maintain it per company policy.

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