Job Details

The Plumber – Senior will serve as the lead plumber and will install repair and maintain plumbing systems. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

General Responsibilities:

• Inspects, installs, repairs and replaces pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, cooling, water, sewer, gas, and drainage systems.
• Cuts, bends, threads and fits pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies.
• Caulks leaks and opens clogged drains.
• Installs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and related plumbing fixtures.
• Estimates time and material costs on plumbing projects.
• Requisitions new plumbing supplies and equipment.
• May replace tile, re-plaster or paint walls through which holes have been broken to gain access to plumbing.
• Document all work in the CMMS system.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Serves as a lead Maintenance Mechanic Plumber by inspecting, installing, repairing and replacing pipes, fittings, and plumbing fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas, and drainage systems.
• Interprets blueprints and works from sketches or verbal instructions. Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and local building codes.
• Develops capital project scope and budget for equipment replacements and energy conservation opportunities.
• Verify and implement preventive maintenance standards on all plumbing equipment.
• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of Sodexo time and attendance policy and/or client operating hours.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

Experience/Knowledge:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years related work experience.

Skills/Aptitude:

• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers and client representatives.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond accordingly to employees.
• Must have basic phone and computer skills (email, texting, etc.).
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work well alone and in a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.

License/Qualifications

• Holds appropriate license/certification for the specific work to be done in the city and state in which the work will be done.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):

• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations,

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.