Medical Gas Journeyman Plumber NEW

Grand Prairie, Texas
POLK MECHANICAL COMPANY LLC
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

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