Position: Plumber, Maintenance
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Facility Supervisor
Salaries: £8 – 10/Hour (Paid in Pounds)
Company takes care of all expenses: Pre-Employment medical screening; visa fee; travel, room and board and three meals daily.
Essential Duties & Job Functions:
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Performs inspections, tests and repairs on plumbing fixtures, piping,
water and waste water distribution and fire-suppression systems.
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Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating,
water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing
codes.
• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
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Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent
weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe threading machine and glue up, solder or braze joints.
• Tests and inspects systems for leaks, pressure and malfunction.
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Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes,
bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units,
dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Install, repair, test and inspect Back Flow Preventer Devices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Accountable For:
• The proper use of tools and equipment commonly used in the plumbing field.
• Completing all mandated training requirements per government and management directives.
• Timely and cost effective performance of duties.
• Timely completion and accuracy of all departmental work.
• Dealing with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
• Compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Personnel policies and procedures.
• Having the ability to work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of or willing to learn the following:
• Backflow prevention inspections to include testing and repairs
• Fire pumps, piping and hydrants
• Fire suppression systems, wet and dry
Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations): Mandatory
• Four years plumbing experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with backflow prevention inspection, testing and maintenance.
• Must be familiar with pumps, pressure controls, sewer and water mains, and sprinkler systems.
• Must have thorough knowledge in the installation and repair of various piping systems, fossil fuels and waste.
• Must be able to lift 70lbs.
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed and after hours and weekend emergency calls.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to interface with all levels of personnel in a multicultural team oriented environment.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Favorable National Agency Check w/Inquiries (NACI)
• Ability to successfully pass any employment background check and/or drug testing required on the contract.
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Able to pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent annual physicals
required to live and work at a remote location with limited medical
facilities available.
• Willing to live and work on the remote island of Ascension with no family accommodations available.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Passport and applicable Visa
Preferred
- Certified in the testing of backflow preventers.
- Experience in Wastewater treatment plant and lift station.
- Experience working with Fire Sprinkler systems inspections testing and maintenance.