Plumber

Kings Dominion has an opening for a Plumber. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is new to the trade and open to learning all aspects of plumbing in an amusement park.

As a plumber, you will execute the daily operation, ongoing maintenance, installation and annual projects assigned for the Plumbing Department. Responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in amusement and water parks. Maintains boilers, bathrooms, sinks, kitchen equipment, drains, lift stations, grease traps, and other related equipment as required to support a large amusement facility. Maintains Fire Systems and performs minor repairs.

Participate in a training track where you will learn to do the following:

• Installs, repairs, and maintains plumbing, systems supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance (planned internal inspections) on water rides and plumber installations, as well as preventative maintenance on plumbing equipment and machinery, based on manufacturer and park standards.
• Tests and observes pressure gauges for leaks to repair if needed.
• Reads blueprints and drawings to determine exact specifications and where plumbing systems exist and will be installed. Ensure use of materials needed for installation, including type and size of pipe.
• Assembles pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
• Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angle.
• Locates and repair issues with water supply lines; unclogs drains safely and without causing damage to company property.
• Completes all related documentation in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e., records, reports, logs).
• Ensures that all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and at specified grade by AWWA standard and meets all standards of health, building and safety guidelines, and codes.

• Themed amusement park experience a plus.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read blue prints and schematics, technical manuals and diagrams, and policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including steel toed shoes.
• Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, plungers etc.).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• High school graduate or equivalent. Related degree or vocational training preferred.
• Ability to obtain Journeyman Plumbing Certification.
• Valid driver’s license. 
• 2-4  years of plumbing experience.
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the above requirements.