About this role
Polk Mechanical is looking for the best and brightest in the DFW market to join our high-performing team. Our unparalleled customer service and unique offerings are fueling impressive growth, creating fantastic opportunities for ambitious individuals. At Polk, a career isn't just a job; it's a chance to join a family that genuinely cares about each other and our customers. It's no wonder our business and our team are thriving!
As a Journeyman Medical Gas Plumber, you'll be involved in the precise installation, modification, and repair of essential utility, supply, and disposal systems. You'll work with a variety of commercial plumbing systems, ensuring functionality and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
• System Installation & Repair: Install, modify, and repair various plumbing systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment. This includes sewage, water, gas, and oil lines, compressed air, vacuum, acid systems, water closets, water heaters, hydrants, valves, and pumps.
• Commercial Plumbing Expertise: Work extensively in a commercial plumbing environment, handling installations, modifications, and repairs.
• Blueprint Interpretation & Layout: Accurately read blueprints and lay out plumbing systems for both underground rough-in and top-out phases.
• Code Compliance: Possess a strong understanding of plumbing codes across different jurisdictions.
• Diverse Piping Systems: Install DWV (Drain, Waste, and Vent systems), domestic water piping (hot & cold systems), and acid waste systems in new construction or remodel projects.
• Specialized Gas Systems: Install natural gas systems and critical medical gas systems (including vacuum, O2, Medical Air, and nitrogen).
• Fixture Installation: Expertly set plumbing fixtures for commercial buildings and hospitals.
• Joining Techniques: Proficiently solder and braze copper tubing, thread steel pipe, and ideally, use ProPress.
• System Testing: Conduct rigorous testing procedures by filling pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observing pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Structural Modification: Precisely cut openings in structures using hand and power tools to accommodate pipes and fittings.
• Underground Systems: Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems, and extend piping to these systems.
What You'll Bring:
• Licensure: A valid Medical Gas License in Texas is required.
• Experience: Proven experience in a commercial plumbing environment.
• State License: Hold a current State plumbing license or be immediately qualified to sit for the exam in Texas.
• Blueprint & Code Knowledge: Ability to read blueprints and lay out plumbing systems with a solid understanding of plumbing codes.
• Technical Proficiency: Recommended ability to solder & braze copper tubing, thread steel pipe, and use ProPress.
• Driving Record: A valid Driver's License is required
*OSHA-10 certification is required. If you currently do not possess an OSHA-10, we will give you the opportunity to take the course prior to your employment.*
Benefits:
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• Vehicle Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance