Medical Gas Journeyman Plumber

Job Description

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