Facility Maintenance Plumber III - 2nd

  • R0137806
  • On Site
  • Davenport, Iowa, United States
  • Full time

Amentum is seeking a 2nd shift Facility Maintenance Plumber for our industrial operations & maintenance teams in Davenport, IA. 

  • Typical hours: Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. may vary based on customer demand.


Responsible for providing advanced level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventative maintenance on the industrial or commercial related to general facilities and utilities systems and equipment to include but not limited to plumbing and mechanical equipment, motors, pumps, piping, drains, and other equipment as directed. 


Responsibilities:

  • Assists in performing and responding to work orders associated with building equipment 
  • Inspects major equipment and/or operating systems and takes corrective actions as necessary. 
  • Ensures all appropriate mechanical operations, standards, controls, and specifications, are maintained at a high level of quality. Systems/Equipment to include pumps, fans, cranes, heat exchangers, valves, etc. 
  • 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 as required, and sequence of installations.
  • Assembles and installs valves, pipefittings and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay and plastic.
  • 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, and may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
  • Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial facility mechanical systems, facility equipment and systems, pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections and actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs blowers and fans, heat exchange equipment. = and basic electrical issues.
  • Performs basic pipefitting repairs.
  • Works within the context of a team and at times with minimal supervision 
  • Ensures excellent customer service and safe work environment 
  • Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School graduate or demonstrated equivalent experience. 
  • 3+ years’ experience in the field of mechanical maintenance and plumbing. 
  • Must have hands-on experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of mechanical building systems. 
  • Systems experience should include areas such as: plumbing, steam and hot water boilers, air handling units, pumps, compressors, air dryers, and exhaust systems. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Friendly, cooperative, customer service-minded attitude; team player. 
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office software (i.e. Excel, Word, and Power Point) 
  • Attention to detail and excellent follow up skills. 
  • Ability to read and understand repair manuals and drawings.  
  • Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions, and initiate repairs. 
  • Experience working with and understanding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.  
  • Apply proper safety practices and follow procedures while performing maintenance tasks.  
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position requires a valid Driver’s License.
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
  • This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, various shifts, weekends, holidays and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
  • Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
  • Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
  • Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
  • Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
  • Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
  • Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.   
  • Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
  • Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
  • Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress

Special Requirements:

  • Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
  • Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Associates degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanical, or related technical program.
  • Experience performing pipefitting.
  • Valid CCCDI license or the ability to obtain license within one year of employment.

       

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 and Labor Laws Posters.

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