Plumber I
Where: Petersburg Virginia (Fort Gregg-Adams)
Type: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $31.67 - $31.67/hour
Work Schedule: Full-time Day Shift
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of a Plumber I at Tessera include:
- Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Health and Welfare Benefit
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment paid sick leave
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development certifications and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment for our employees.
Tessera is seeking a reliable and skilled Plumber I with a professional attitude. The Plumber Maintenance I shall assist with the proper installation maintenance repair and replacement as approved and necessary of all plumbing potable and non-potable water heating gas steam hot water and chilled water systems and their associated equipment and components fittings and piping.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist with maintenance repair installation inspection removal replacement and modification of all plumbing equipment and components for water sewer swimming pools inert gas natural gas air vacuum compressed air systems steam and POL equipment.
- Assist with removal of blockage from drain lines both interior and exterior sewers within 5 feet of the building floor drains fan coil units air handling units stacks vents and storm drainage systems.
- Assist with adjusting repairing or replacing leaky joints faucets and other outlets as necessary to maintain proper and efficient operation of all related plumbing and steam fitting systems including but not limited to hot water systems chilled water systems potable water systems compressed and vacuum air systems valves inert and natural gas systems and other associated systems equipment and components.
- Assist with Installing and repairing domestic industrial and commercial hot water heaters hot water storage tanks and plumbing fixtures equipment and components including commodes urinals kitchen and utility sinks water fountains frost-proof hydrants showers bathtubs lavatories shower pans garbage disposals dishwashers fan and air handler coils valves pumps and associated equipment and components.
- Assist with installing or replacing and connecting water air natural gas sewage and water/storm fixtures such as sewage lines water closets lavatories showers sinks gas heaters stoves air compressor equipment shop hydraulic vehicle lifts cooling towers grease traps garbage disposals dishwashers floor drains condensate and drip pans circulation systems for heating and cooling systems and associated equipment and components.
- Operate clean and maintain required tools and special equipment.
- Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance on plumbing systems and fixtures.
- Knowledge of code requirements during installations repairs and maintenance.
- Knowledge of requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures.
- Knowledge of installation repair and maintenance proper sizing alignment supports and grading.
- Knowledge of installation repair and maintenance environmental protection requirements.
- Maintain preventive maintenance and repair records.
- Read and understand drawings work plans and maps.
- Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 0-3 years of experience
- Must have general knowledge of plumbing and be able to use hand tools power tools and appliances required for the installation maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and pipes.
- Must be able to follow maintenance instructions service and diagnose systems and complete repairs.
- Knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
- Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
- Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements: