Maintenance Technician, Plumber
In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s corporate and retail workplaces and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world.
The Maintenance team is committed to providing world-class maintenance and facility operations that ensure a safe, efficient, and innovative workplace. Through proactive solutions, sustainable practices, and cutting-edge technology, we support Apple’s mission to inspire creativity and redefine what’s possible. Our team takes pride in delivering excellence, minimizing downtime, and optimizing facility performance to empower Apple employees to do their best work.
We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and experienced Plumber to join our team and make a critical impact on our operational excellence. This individual will be a key part of our team, enhancing our facility operations through expert maintenance practices, directly impacting our overall efficiency.
The maintenance technician will manage and execute plumbing and other general maintenance tasks, efficiently addressing service requests and supervisor directives to ensure timely completion and problem resolution. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to.
KEY DUTIES:
- Ability to work safely and independently to troubleshoot and resolve issues with an eye for detail is critical.
- Timely resolution of emergency service requests.
- Preventative maintenance and oversight of Apple plumbing systems.
- Diagnosing and resolving complex plumbing issues, including leaks, clogs, and system malfunctions.
- Installing and maintaining specialized equipment such as grease traps, backflows, and water heaters.
- Working from blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate and compliant installations.
- Repairing and replacing pipes, valves, fixtures, and other plumbing components.
- Adhering to local, state, and national plumbing codes and regulations.
- Ensuring all work meets safety standards and building requirements.
- Operating and maintaining specialized plumbing equipment, such as power snakes, hydro-jetter and descaler.
- Working with various pipe materials, including cast iron, copper, PVC, and steel.
- Communicating effectively with our customers, contractors, and other professionals.
- Providing clear and concise explanations of plumbing issues and solutions.
- Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial plumbing.
- Knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations (local, state, and national).
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings for plumbing systems.
- Experience with pipefitting, soldering, brazing, and welding.
- Troubleshooting and repair skills for commercial plumbing systems.
- Familiarity with various piping materials (PVC, copper, cast iron, etc.).
- Experience with commercial water heaters, pumps, and hydronic heating systems.
- Knowledge of various drain cleaning methods, including main and secondary cable machines, de-scalers, and hydro-jetters.
- - Journeyman or Master Plumber License.
- - Additional years of experience (5+ years in commercial plumbing).
- - Experience with specialized commercial plumbing systems (e.g., medical gas systems, industrial piping, boilers).
- - Backflow Prevention Certification.
- - Experience with trenchless pipe repair and other advanced techniques.
- - Proficiency in using plumbing diagnostic tools and software.
- - Project management or lead plumber experience.
- - Advanced safety certifications (e.g., Confined Space Entry, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety).
- - Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- - Unsurpassed customer focus, with a “Can-Do” attitude.
- - Experience working and communicating with all levels of an organization.
- - Ability to manage customer service issues involving employees in a professional and positive manner.
- - Thinks critically and creatively about how to improve processes and operations regularly.
- - Extremely proactive, responsive, and upbeat, with strong organizational skills.
- - Excellent planning, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- - Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects & priorities concurrently in a fast-paced, high-growth, and results-driven environment.
- - Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and reporting skills.
- Apple’s most important resource, our soul, is our people. Apple benefits help further the well-being of our employees and their families in meaningful ways. No matter where you work at Apple, you can take advantage of our health and wellness resources and time-away programs. We’re proud to provide stock grants to employees at all levels of the company, and we also give employees the option to buy Apple stock at a discount — both offer everyone at Apple the chance to share in the company’s success. You’ll discover many more benefits of working at Apple, such as programs that match your charitable contributions, reimburse you for continuing your education and give you special employee pricing on Apple products.
- Apple benefits programs vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements.
- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.