Teya Development

Description
This job posting is for a Teya contract at Ft. Belvoir, VA and is primarily for the purposes of contact incumbent onboarding. Current employees of BASOPS Contract at Ft. Belvoir, VA are encouraged to apply; all hiring and onboarding is done electronically.
Please note that the current CBA is under review and negotiation at this time; your employment will be subject to any final CBA that is agreed upon between the union and the Company. Once finalized, a copy of the CBA will be provided by your supervisor or site leadership
Position Description:
The Plumber Lead maintains, assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of HVAC systems, water, gas, air and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 and floors.

• Assist in cutting openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.

• Cuts and threads pipe.

• Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.

• Maintains, repairs. assembles and installs plumbing systems or components such as but not limited to, valves, pipe fittings, pumps, tanks, backflow preventers, hot water heaters, drains, flow sensors, gauges, bearings and seals, steam traps irrigation systems, pipe hangers, saddles, rods, compressed air pipes, etc. Such items are generally composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.

• Joins pipes by using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joint.

• 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.

• Installs, repairs, and inspects steam pipes and traps, valves, condensate pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, etc.

• Performs minor demolitions and removal of obsolete and unused piping as requested.

• Performs minor installations or repairs of insulation on pipes and equipment as assigned.

• Determines and installs proper signage and tags for plumbing infrastructure, i.e. valves, directional flow, contents, etc.

• Monitors chemical treatments in heating hot water and chilled water systems and reports deficiencies when necessary.

• Inspect and certify backflow preventers.

• Distributes work assignments in accordance with instructions from the Supervisor and/or Facility Services Manager

• Be accountable for the shift they are assigned to, and the work submitted to that shift

• Ensure effective communication and calls are answered in a timely manner by themselves or an appropriately assigned employee

• Work in conjunction with the Supervisor and Facility Services Manager to maintain and promote shop productivity

• Ensure equipment failures and/or emergencies are reported immediately to the Supervisor and Facility Services Manager.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), two-year certificate from college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Two years' supervisory experience

• Minimum one (1) to three (3) years' experience as a journeyman plumber

• All state or federal license requirements; or any licenses or certificates that may be required by the contract in which the employee is working.

• Experience in O&M to include leading of a work force that is responsible for O&M and repair of all facility systems, subsystems, and selected equipment typically found in a Base Operating Services contract.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Must be able to pass a company drug screen and background check.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and insurable driving record.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
• Frequent (33-66%): Stand, Walk, Sit, Handling/Fingering, Climb
• Occasional (up to 33%): Reach Outward, Reach Above Shoulder, Squat/Kneel, Bend
Lift/Carry Requirements
• Up to 10 lbs - Frequent
• Up to 25 lbs - Frequent
• Up to 50 lbs - Occasional
Push/Pull Requirements
• Up to 10 lbs - Frequent
• Up to 25 lbs - Frequent
• Up to 50 lbs - Occasional
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Position Duties:
This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is "at-will" unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or where prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.
EEO Statement:
It is the company's policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.