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Amentum Maintenance Plumber in Seattle, Washington
Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Maintenance Plumber to support a contract based in the Seattle / Tacoma / Bremerton area.
Wages: $38.54/hour (Union position)
Benefits package with United Steelworkers valued at over $10+ / hour includes:- Paid vacation. Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten
years- Personal Leave 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.- Pension and 401K- Medical and dental insurance- 11 Paid Holidays
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.
Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls, roofs, and floors, using ruler, spirit level and plumb bob.
Cuts openings to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools.
Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe‑threading machine.
Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe‑bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipe composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools.
Joins pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members. Solders or brazes joints. Tests backflow prevention measures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
May perform work in other classifications when incidental work is necessary to the accomplishment of the work assignment. Significant work in another job classification may be required if accompanied by any wage adjustments applicable.
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 pressures
Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):
Mandatory:
Four years plumbing experience.
Must be familiar with pumps, pressure controls, sewer and water mains, and sprinkler systems.
Must have and maintain hand tools of the trade to perform the normal work of the classifications.
Must obtain and maintain required explosives certifications when assigned to ordnance operations.
Must be certified in the testing of backflow preventers.
Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Must meet and maintain company physical and security requirements, including respirator qualification, and clearance eligibility when required.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Must possess good communication skills for a service team environment.
Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
U.S. Citizenship
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .