Pipefitter, Detroit Arsenal, Warren MI

Description

This position will report to the Mechanical Supervisor and is based at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren MI. Typical work hours will be Monday thru Friday 7:30 to 4:00. With occasional work on weekends and alternating shifts based on maintenance scheduling needs. The position is also on a rotating paid on-call rotation. This position includes snow removal duties during the winter.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rate of pay

$46.45 per hour, plus $5.95 for health and welfare, Shift Premium (union position)

Vacation/Sick Leave:

80 hours of vacation annually beginning the first anniversary of employment. 56 hours of accrued sick leave annually.

Who We Are:

PCSI is a non-profit organization and federal contractor that provides support services to hospitals, military bases, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. Our mission is to integrate veterans and other people with disabilities into meaningful, customer-facing jobs with competitive wages and benefits. We operate under AbilityOne-a federal initiative for employing people with disabilities-and serving people of all abilities in their career development journey is at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do as a Pipefitter:

• Inspecting and repairing pipes running to related equipment, such as radiators and HVAC units.

• Make recommendations about necessary repairs or changes to plumbing systems.

• Providing estimates on the cost of parts and labor.

• Installing and repairing plumbing, fabricating piping and materials, assembling systems and equipment ensuring they are running effectively and without leaks to include heating and cooling piping.

• Install, modify, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial or domestic high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems and equipment without normal supervision.

• Measuring, cutting, and threading pipe to the necessary specifications.

• Assembling and installing valves, fittings, on various piping systems.

• Installing and maintaining pumps, compressors, and other mechanical equipment related to piping systems.

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with piping systems

• Communicating with other tradespeople and supervisors to coordinate work and ensure a timely and successful project completion.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.

• State of Michigan licensed Journeyman Pipefitter.

• Minimum of (10) years recent/relevant experience as a Maintenance Pipefitter with a working knowledge of all national, state and local codes.

• Industrial and/or Commercial plumbing experience preferred.

• ASSE Backflow Preventer Certificate desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb ladders. Frequently required to kneel, squat, bend, and reach.

• Operate forklifts & manlifts, rig, hoist/lift & move materials.

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades in a facility maintenance environment

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, pipe cutters, threaders, and press fitting tools, required for the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping and system components.

• Experienced in the use of PPE while performing repairs and inspections of electrical systems when required.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.

• Ability to plan, direct, and perform work independently.

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write, and speak the English language.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, and driving screening.

• Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.

• Ability to work from heights utilizing ladders, scissor lifts and boom lifts.

• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

• Possess valid driver's license and maintain good driving record.

• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

Equal Opportunity Employment

PCSI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All Veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Boiler Operator License

• Welder Cert

• Mech Journeyman License

• Backflow Prevention Test

Experience

Required

• 10 years: Recent/relevant experience as a Maintenance Pipefitter with a working knowledge of all national, state and local codes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)