Industrial Mechanic III

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We are seeking a Commercial/Industrial Plumber to join our Construction Services Group in Poway, CA.

This position primarily supports installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs commercial plumbing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair throughout campus facilities. Installs and repairs domestic water, sanitary waste, vent, storm drain, compressed air, and other facility piping systems. Installs plumbing fixtures and equipment, including sinks, toilets, urinals, faucets, water heaters, pumps, valves, backflow devices, and related components.

Reads and interprets construction drawings, specifications, sketches, and plumbing diagrams to determine job requirements. Lays out plumbing work and determines appropriate materials, fittings, pipe sizes, and installation methods. Performs pipe cutting, threading, soldering, brazing, grooving, pressing, and joining using approved methods and materials.

Troubleshoots leaks, blockages, pressure problems, damaged piping, and malfunctioning plumbing fixtures or equipment. Supports facility +maintenance, and construction projects, including demolition, underground plumbing, rough-in, fixture installation, testing, and project closeout. Works collaboratively with electricians, HVAC technicians, carpenters, painters, general construction personnel, engineering, and project management.

Ensures all work complies with applicable plumbing codes, safety requirements, company procedures, and approved construction documents. Performs inspections, pressure testing, leak testing, and operational testing to verify proper system installation and performance. Identifies required materials, tools, and equipment needed to complete assigned work.

Maintains accurate documentation of completed work, material usage, system changes, and field conditions. Responds to service requests and plumbing emergencies and helps identify practical, cost-effective solutions. Operates hand tools, power tools, drain-cleaning equipment, pipe-threading machines, lifts, and other trade-related equipment.

Maintains a clean and safe work area and follows required lockout/tagout, confined-space, fall-protection, and hot-work procedures. May provide guidance or technical support to less-experienced employees and other members of the Construction Services team. Performs other duties as assigned or required. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.