What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman position at Blue Star Mechanical?
About Us: Blue Star is a contractor specializing in plumbing and HVAC in the multifamily construction industry. We work alongside our clients to make the estimating, preconstruction, and project management processes as easy as possible. With over 40 years of experience, you can count on our team to deliver your project on time & within budget. We strive to understand your expectations and continue to provide our clients with the highest quality of craftsmanship.
Overview: We are looking for a Journeyman/Journeywoman Plumber to join our team!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in multifamily buildings.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems.
- Collaborate with other construction professionals to ensure plumbing systems are installed correctly.
- Inspect plumbing systems and identify issues or potential problems.
- Perform routine maintenance on plumbing systems to ensure their longevity and efficiency.
- Use hand tools, pipe threading machines, and other equipment to complete plumbing projects.
- Follow safety protocols and adhere to building codes and regulations.
Prerequisites:
- Journeyman/Journeywoman Plumber license or equivalent certification
- Proven experience as a Journeyperson Plumber or similar role
- Proficient in using hand tools and specialized plumbing equipment.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations
- Familiarity with HVAC systems and basic understanding of electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Basic math skills for measuring, calculating pipe lengths, etc.
Pre-Prerequisites (these are the most important items):
- Positive attitude.
- Relentless problem-solving skills.
- Will never claim the work of others as their own.
- We are trend setters and standards breakers. Our intent is to consistently surprise our audiences by being excellent.
- Ability to anticipate.
- Understanding the difference between causation and correlation.
- We are all broom pushers. Every member of our team is willing to work and support at all levels.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands outlined below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the job.
Performance of the essential duties will require:
Ability to:
Walk uneven surfaces, including:
Vision:
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Initial Training and Orientation:
- Garrett Companies Onboarding Program
- Additional Training:
Ongoing Training:
- Membership to professional organizations and continuing education is supported by The Garrett Companies.
- Company specific.
