Medical Gas Journeyman Plumber
7 months ago
Grand Prairie
Job Description 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. Benefits: • Vacation, • Paid Holidays, • Career Advancement & Training Opportunities, • Vehicle Allowance, • Medical Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401K, • Life Insurance, • Disability Insurance