Maintenance Mechanic – Plumber

Summary

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 retail stores, 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 Facilities team within Places is responsible for creating spaces that represent Apple's worldwide reputation, fostering an environment that inspires. You'll work on the plumbing systems and building infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of facilities, and your work will directly affect the comfort, safety, and productivity of thousands of Apple employees and customers. We are looking for a motivated Maintenance Mechanic – Plumber to join our team, keep our existing systems running reliably, and support new infrastructure as we grow.

Description

The Maintenance Mechanic – Plumber maintains and repairs the facility's plumbing systems, equipment, and related infrastructure. This role does skilled trades work, including installing, repairing, and altering piping, fixtures, and plumbing equipment. It keeps domestic water, wastewater, and other critical building systems running reliably. As a Maintenance Mechanic – Plumber, you will keep these systems working at their best by finding issues and fixing them. You will work closely with other Places teams, such as Project Management, to maintain our high standards as new infrastructure comes online.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair domestic water and wastewater systems, including sanitary, storm, and vent piping
Service, repair, and replace plumbing fixtures, flush valves, faucets, drinking fountains, and bottle fillers
Maintain pumps (booster, sump, and sewage ejector), water heaters, boilers, and mixing valves
Inspect, test, and maintain backflow prevention assemblies and water protection systems
Support site utilities, commercial docks, site recycling equipment, and their subsystems
Inspect building infrastructure and equipment on a regular schedule to find leaks, wear, or code issues
Open, assign, complete, and close out work orders in the CMMS for all assigned work
Monitor and respond to plumbing-related alarms in the site's Building Management System (BMS)
Monitor and analyze system data, such as water usage, pressures, and temperatures, to recommend improvements
Take part in major projects, complete some individual projects, and coordinate outside contractors so work is done on time and done correctly
Order parts and materials for projects and repairs
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned
Participate in after-hours on-call rotation to respond to emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial plumbing maintenance, or in a related trade or technical service environment
Working knowledge of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and local code requirements
Skilled with soldering, brazing, press fittings, threading, and drain-clearing equipment
Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, as-builts, and rough sketches
Experience working with a CMMS; familiarity with a BMS
Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills
Comfortable working from ladders, in mechanical rooms, in crawlspaces, and above ceilings

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited institution (five years of related work experience may substitute)
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) certification
Journeyman Plumber license
Cross-training in HVAC, boilers, or general building maintenance
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.