Journeyman Plumber Job Description

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Journeyman plumber provides a high level of expertise in the installation maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and related equipment.

Journeyman Plumber Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Accomplishes delivery and installation results by communicating job expectations with the installation teams

Complies with all safety codes whether Federal, State, or local

Performs preventive maintenance and periodic testing of fire protection systems such as fire pumps, dry pipe systems, chemical suppression systems, fire hydrants, post indicator valves, backflow preventers

Locates and repairs leaks in common and specialty piping systems conveying various fluids and gases, including but not limited to domestic water, reclaimed water, wastewater, steam, laboratory gases, natural gas, and refrigerants

Utilizes instruments such as ultrasonic, temperature sensing, pressure and flow gauges

HVAC skills/experience a Plus

Journeyman Plumber Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Journeyman Plumber

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, OSHA, WSSC, CRT, LA, PL, UA, EHS, EPA

Education for Journeyman Plumber

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the journeyman plumber job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Supervision, Glass, Brass, Metals, Technical, Education, General Education, Trades, Health, Faculty

Skills for Journeyman Plumber

Desired skills for journeyman plumber include:

Job site safety ability to complete a company specific safety orientation

Boiler rooms

Gas distribution systems

Laundries

Pressure devices

State plumbing codes

Wastewater systems

Water distribution systems

Appliances used in industrial kitchens

Industrial high volume pumping equipment

Desired experience for journeyman plumber includes:

OSHA 10-30 desired but not a requirement

Able to pass drug screen/background check

Drives License

Journeyman's License/Level

Must bge patient and attentive to the students needs

Minnesota license

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