Senior Plumber - Description/Job Summary

Job Overview

The Plumber – Senior will serve as the lead plumber and will install repair and maintain plumbing systems.  The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, cooling, water, sewer, gas, and drainage systems.
• Cuts, bends, threads and fits pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies.
• Caulks leaks and opens clogged drains.
• Installs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and related plumbing fixtures.
• Estimates time and material costs on plumbing projects.
• Requisitions new plumbing supplies and equipment.
• May replace tile, re-plaster or paint walls through which holes have been broken to gain access to plumbing.
• Document all work in the CMMS system.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.  
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.  
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Serves as a lead Maintenance Mechanic Plumber by inspecting, installing, repairing and replacing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas, and drainage systems.
• Interprets blueprints and works from sketches or verbal instructions. Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and local building codes.
• Develops capital project scope and budget for equipment replacements and energy conservation opportunities.
• Verify and implement preventive maintenance standards on all plumbing equipment.
• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

Job Qualifications

Experience/Knowledge: 

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years related work experience.  

Skills/Aptitude: 

• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.  
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.