Plumbing Mechanic - Plumber
Company
M. Early Plumbing & Heating Corp.
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
50K–80K a year
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Job Description
We are seeking a Plumbing Mechanic to join our team! The selected individual will install Plumbing, Sprinkler, and and Mechanical systems for new construction commercial buildings mid rise & high rise.
Responsibilities:
• Assemble and install plumbing, sprinkler, and mechanical systems
• Multi-task
• Daily ordering of material for project
• Prepare daily reports at end of work day
• Review blueprints and building codes to determine optimal work procedures
• OSHA certified for NYC, Fire watch, Fire torch burner
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Ability to understand plans and layout work on project
Qualifications:
• Previous 6-8 years experience in plumbing or sprinkler, or mechanical piping related field
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized & Efficient
• Reliable, loyal & trustworthy
• Experience in the installation of plumbing systems for mid & high rise buildings
Responsibilities:
• Assemble and install plumbing, sprinkler, and mechanical systems
• Multi-task
• Daily ordering of material for project
• Prepare daily reports at end of work day
• Review blueprints and building codes to determine optimal work procedures
• OSHA certified for NYC, Fire watch, Fire torch burner
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Ability to understand plans and layout work on project
Qualifications:
• Previous 6-8 years experience in plumbing or sprinkler, or mechanical piping related field
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized & Efficient
• Reliable, loyal & trustworthy
• Experience in the installation of plumbing systems for mid & high rise buildings
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