MAS - Commercial Facilities Management Inc. - 47QSHA19D0061

C O M M E R C I A L F A C I L I T I E S M A N A G E M E N T , I N C .

A Woman Owned Small Business, (WOSB) FSS Contract 47QSHA19D0016

Commercial Facilities Management, Inc. is an Indianapolis, Indiana based full-service company that is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB). The company’s capabilities are vast including Operations and Maintenance of Buildings, Janitorial, Grounds and Landscaping, Roofing, Remodeling and Interior Build Out, New Construction that includes Residential and Commercial. Additional work includes projects of base roadwork and finished roads, infrastructure, earth moving and compaction, along with architectural and engineering services.

Commercial Facilities Management, Inc. has been in existence since 1990, having several contracts with General Services Administration Public Buildings. Over the last 30 years, Commercial Facilities Management, Inc. has/is operating numerous Federal Buildings and/or Courthouses. We can provide multiple solutions to projects. With diverse capabilities including design build capabilities, and full-service operational building contracts, CFM has the capability of handling most any job relating to real estate.

Commercial Facilities Management, Inc. offers several services to customers including:

• General Contracting and Construction Management

• Operations and Maintenance of Buildings

• Custodial Services

• Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping

• Interior and Exterior Maintenance

• Elevator and Vertical Transportations

• Electrical Systems Equipment and Testing

• Facade Construction and Restoration

• HVAC Maintenance and Mechanical Work

• Plumbing

• EMS Systems

• All Building Control Systems

• Roofing (total envelope)

• Foundations

• Infrastructure

• Contractual Negotiations

• Owner’s Representative

COMMERCIAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. OFFERS

• Small disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) teaming or partnering crediting a prime contractor of contractual criteria

• Small Business Entity also crediting a Prime Contractor

• Objective supervision of your buildings for your best interests

• The highest in professional project management of your buildings, and in the client’s best interests

• Extensive, custom warranty services to enhance the life of your facility

• Detailed roles and responsibilities for the entire membership team

• On-site superintendents, project managers, and project engineers experienced at quickly solving challenges and issues which reduces costly change orders

• Quality assurance for all materials and workmanship

• Timely scheduling of labor and contract payments alleviating paperwork

• Liability for all project bonds and insurance to give you peace of mind

• Uninterrupted business operations throughout the project to meet schedule and budget

• Emphasis in training and health and safety programs to ensure site safety

• Periodic visits to completed projects by company representatives to catch conditions before they become problems.

• An aggressive approach in seeking out warrantable defects and taking corrective action so as to protect the owner’s investment.

BACKGROUND

Commercial Facilities Management, Inc. has been in business for more than 30 years. The key its’ success is its’ management team. The key “players” for the company each have a significant role of responsibility. Heather Iyer, CEO and majority stockholder has had over 15 years of combined experience in upper management, building maintenance, mechanical engineering. Girish Iyer, President, also possesses over 20 years of experience in engineering, project management, and maintenance and custodial services.. CFM leadership experience totals an incredible 70+ years of combined experience.

FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES

Commercial Facilities Management, Inc. has the capability of carrying costs combined between company payroll checking account and line(s) of credit from lenders and individuals alike. Commercial Facilities Management, Inc. also has the ability to obtain bid and performance bonding in the event this becomes a requirement. There is no limit to the bond amount. These amounts are based on a “per-job” basis.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Company Name: Commercial Facilities Management, Inc.

Principals: Heather Iyer, CEO

Officers: Girish Iyer, President

Corporate Office: 1785 Golden Field Drive

Greenwood, IN 46143

Ownership Status: Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Established: 1990

Employees: 85

Fed I.D. Number: 351801439

DUNS Number: 625169016

CAGE Code: 3K0P7

C O M M E R C I A L F A C I L I T I E S M A N A G E M E N T , I N C .

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE

AUTHORIZED FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE PRICELIST

On-line access to contract ordering information, terms and conditions, up-to-date pricing, and the option to create an electronic delivery order are available through GSA

Advantage! , a menu-driven database system. The INTERNET address for GSA Advantage! is: http://www.fss.gsa.gov .

Facility Maintenance and Management

Federal Supply Group: H and J

Class: J035

Contract Number: 47QSHA19D0016

For more information on ordering from Federal Supply Schedules go to the FSS Schedules at http://www.fss.gsa.gov

Contract Expires 10-29-2015 with 3 extensions to 10-29-2039

Contractor Commercial Facilities Management, Inc.

1785 Golden Field Drive

317-788-4444-office 812-350-4070-cell (Heather Iyer)

812-341-8248-cell (Girish Iyer)

317-757-8044 fax

Contract Administrators Heather Iyer

Girish Iyer heatheriyer.cfm@gmail.com girishiyer.cfm@gmail.com www.getcfm.com

Business Size: Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Small Business, Emerging Small Business http://www.fss.gsa.gov/ http://www.fss.gsa.gov/ mailto:heatheriyer.cfm@gmail.com mailto:girishiyer.cfm@gmail.com http://www.getcfm.com/

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

1a. Awarded Special Item Numbers (SIN):

Special Item Number (SIN) Description

Facilities Maintenance and Management

Ancillary Supplies and Services

Ancillary Repair and Alterations

E-LIBRARY LISTING

SOURCE TITLE CONTRACT NUMBER CONTRACT T & C’s /

PRICELIST

CONTRACT END DATE CATEGORY

MAS

MULTIPLE

AWARD

SCHEDULE

47QSHA19D0016 SEE E-LIBRARY JUNE 4, 2024

ULTIMATELY JUNE 4, 2039

561210FAC

ANCILLIARY

ANCRA

1b. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract: See Page 5.

2. Maximum Order: $750,000.00

*If the best value selection places your order over the Maximum Order, identified in this catalog/price list, you have an opportunity to obtain a better schedule contract price. Before placing your order, contact the aforementioned contractor for a better price. The contractor may (1) offer a new price for this requirement (2) offer the lowest price available under this contract or (3) decline the order. A delivery order that exceeds the maximum order may be placed under the Schedule contract in accordance with

FAR 8.404.

3. Minimum Order: $100

4. Geographic Coverage: Domestic Delivery

5. Point of Production: N/A

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6. Basic Discount: 3% net 15

7. Quantity Discount: None

8. Prompt Payment Terms: Net 30

9. Purchase Cards: Yes (excludes prompt payment discounts)

10. Foreign Items: None

11. Delivery: Normal 30 days ARO

Emergency: N/A

Expedited: N/A

Overnight, 2-Day Deliv. N/A

Urgent Requirements: Clause I-FSS-140-B Consult with Contractor

12. FOB: Destination

13 Ordering Address: Commercial Facilities Management, Inc.

Attention: Heather Iyer or Girish Iyer

1785 Golden Field Drive

Greenwood, IN 46143

14. Payment Address: Commercial Facilities Management, Inc.

Attention: Heather Iyer or Girish Iyer

1785 Golden Field Drive

Greenwood, IN 46143

15. Warranty Provisions: Standard Commercial

16. Export Packing charges: Not applicable

17. Terms/conditions Acceptance: Any thresholds above the micro purchase level)

18. Terms/conditions rental, maintenance, repairs: N/A

19. Terms and conditions of installation: N/A

20. Terms and conditions of repair parts: N/A

20a. Terms and Conditions of any other Services: N/A

21. List of service and distribution points: N/A

22. List of participating dealers: N/A

23. Preventive maintenance: N/A

24. Environmental attributes, e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants: N/A

25. DUNS Number: 625169016

26. Commercial Facilities Management, Inc. is registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR) database: Active

27. NAICS: 221310, 221330, 236115, 236116, 236117, 236210, 236220, 237210, 238160, 238210, 238220, 238290, 238310, 561210, 561720, 561730, 561790, 811310

COMMERCIAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. FEDERAL PRICE LIST

Labor Category Hourly Rate

Project Manager $78.17 Assistant Project Manager $76.71 Alarm & Special Hazards Technician $95.00 Supervisor $60.71 Scheduler, Maintenance $50.91 Service Order Dispatcher $45.23 Order Clerk $48.93 Gardener $32.97 Janitor $42.99 Landscape Technician $42.25 Pest Controller $57.55 Tractor Operator $45.11 BAS Controls Technician $92.00 Carpenter, Maintenance $65.78 Chiller Technician $92.00 Electrician, Maintenance $67.85 Electronics Technician, Maintenance III $68.71 Electronics Technician, Maintenance II $61.93 Electronics Technician, Maintenance I $58.46 General Maintenance Worker $57.63 HVAC Mechanic $75.91 Heavy Equipment Mechanic $65.69 Heavy Equipment Operator $66.07 Locksmith Technician $53.45 Machinery Maintenance Mechanic $75.91 Maintenance Trades Helper $65.91 Painter, Maintenance $56.31 Pipefitter, Maintenance $67.31 Plumber, Maintenance $71.51 Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance $64.47 Welder, Combination, Maintenance $62.89 Boiler Technician $79.50 Boiler Tender $65.47 Secretary 3 $54.89 Stationary Engineer $65.47 Ventilation Equipment Tender $67.62 Water Treatment Technician $64.89

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Common Labor Category Descriptions

Labor Category: Electrical Maintenance

Minimum Experience: Have at least five years experience as an exterior and interior electrician within a commercial or industrial building. Have or be able to obtain any licenses or permits required by federal, state, or local regulatory agencies to perform position duties.

Functional Responsibility: Performs operation and maintenance of low-voltage electrical power systems beginning at the service entrance of buildings and structures, and maintains complete wiring systems, conduit systems, cable systems, conductors, switches, receptacles, outlets, device plates, and grounds and light fixtures. Operates and maintains power generation equipment and emergency generating devices.

Repairs electrical equipment: disassembles electrical units such as generators, motors, voltage regulators, and electrical appliances; locates sources of malfunction; and accomplishes required repairs by splicing or replacing wiring, rewinding armatures and field coils, replacing commutators, and replacing damaged parts. Uses common hand tools, tubing and conduit benders, hand-and-motor- operated conduit-threading machines, soldering irons, and hand drills.

Minimum Education: Have a high school diploma or equivalent and have sufficient technical education through an accredited technical school or through and approved apprentice program to qualify as a journeyman electrician.

Labor Category: General Maintenance Worker

Minimum Experience: Have at least one year experience as a general maintenance worker in commercial or industrial building.

Functional Responsibility: Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skills and knowledge (but not proficiency) in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties: Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors; using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings; repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets; painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks; replacing damaged paneling and floor tiles; hanging doors and installing door locks; replacing broken window panes; and performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.

Minimum Education: Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent

Labor Category: Instrument Mechanic

Minimum Experience: Have at least two years of recent (within the last five years) experience in operating, maintaining and repairing automated building energy controls systems.

Functional Responsibility: Installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, telemetering, and controlling instruments used to measure and control variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition, using hand tools and precision instruments. Disassembles malfunctioning instruments, and examines and tests mechanism and circuitry for defects. Troubleshoots equipment in or out of control system and replaces or repairs defective parts.

Reassembles instrument and tests assembly for conformance with specifications, using instruments, such as potentiometer, resistance bridge, manometer, and pressure gauge. Inspects instruments periodically and makes minor calibration adjustments to insure functioning within specified standards. May adjust and repair final control mechanisms, such as automatically controlled valves or positioners. May calibrate instruments according to established standards.

Minimum Education: Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent with additional trade school instruction in the operation and maintenance of central heating plant controls systems

Labor Category: Machinery Maintenance Mechanic

Minimum Experience: Have at least two years experience as a maintenance mechanic in a commercial or industrial facility.

Functional Responsibility: Inspects, tests, and services installed building equipment such as furnaces, air conditioners, convection units, heat exchangers, air handlers, and electrical and pneumatic controls. Inspects plumbing fixtures, piping, and appliances and corrects minor leaks and malfunctions, replacing gaskets, washers, and other expendable items. Performs minor repairs of inoperable or sluggish equipment and replaces minor components. Inspects building structural components and tightens, lubricates, aligns, trims, or otherwise corrects minor deficiencies.

Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings requiring practical skill and knowledge in such trades as painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work. Work involves a variety of the following duties: Replacing electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, and motors; using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls and ceilings; repairing or replacing sinks, water coolers, and toilets; painting structures and equipment; repairing or replacing concrete floors, steps, and sidewalks; replacing damaged panelling and floor tiles; hanging doors and installing door locks; replacing broken window panes; and performing general maintenance on equipment and machinery.

Minimum Education: Have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have sufficient technical education through an accredited technical school or through and approved apprentice program to qualify as a journeyman maintenance mechanic.

Labor Category: Laborer

Minimum Experience: Have at least one years experience as a laborer performing work designated by a supervisor or foreman related to maintenance of commercial or industrial facilities.

Functional Responsibility: Performs tasks that require mainly physical abilities and effort involving little or no specialized skill or prior work experience. Loads and unloads trucks, and other conveyances; moves supplies and materials to proper locations by wheelbarrows or handtrucks; stacks materials for storage or binning; collects refuse and salvageable materials. Digs, fills, and tamps earth excavations; levels grounds using pick, shovel, tamper and rake; shovels concrete and snow; cleans culverts and ditches; cuts tree and brush; operates power lawnmowers. Moves and arranges heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliances; moves heavy pieces of automotive, medical engineering, and other types of machinery and equipment. Spreads sand and salt on icy roads and walkways; picks up leaves and trash.

Minimum Education: Sufficient to read, write and speak the English language.

Labor Category: Plumber Maintenance

Minimum Experience: Have at least three years experience as a journeyman plumber in a commercial or industrial environment and have or be able to obtain any licenses or permits required by federal, state, or local regulatory agencies to perform position duties.

Functional Responsibility: Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations. Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe. Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob. Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools. Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine. Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.

Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipe composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, and lead and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand and power tools. Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, and plastic solvent, and caulks joints. Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gages to determine whether system is leaking. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot-water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners. Requires and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains. May weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.

Minimum Education: Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and have sufficient technical education through an accredited technical school or through and approved apprentice program to qualify as a journeyman plumber.

Labor Category: Janitor

Minimum Experience: Have at least one years experience as a janitor or maid in a commercial/industrial building or hotel/motel.

Functional Responsibility: Cleans and keeps in an orderly condition building working areas and washrooms, entryways, lobbies or other spaces. Duties involve a combination of the following:

➢ Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing of floors.

➢ Vacuuming carpets.

➢ Stripping, refinishing hard and resilient flooring

➢ Cleaning and washing walls and other surfaces.

➢ Removing trash and other refuse.

➢ Dusting equipment, furniture, venetian blinds, fixtures, and other surfaces.

➢ Polishing metal fixtures, porcelain bathroom fixtures or trimmings.

➢ Replenishing supplies such as: toilet tissue, paper towels, soap, etc. as required.

➢ Cleaning lavatories, showers, and other bathroom fixtures.

➢ Reporting need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building and fixtures.

➢ Performing other duties such as snow removal, leaf raking, grass cutting, edging etc. as assigned.

Labor Category: Laborer Grounds Maintenance

Minimum Experience: Have at least one years experience as a grounds maintenance worker in commercial or industrial facilities.

Functional Responsibility: Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial or public property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, greenhouses, and athletic fields, and repairs structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: Cuts grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.). Trims hedges and edges around walks, flower beds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools. Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees, and shrubs. Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system. Picks up and mulches or carts away leaves, paper or other litter. Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower. Spreads deicing compounds on walkways and other areas. Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and out buildings. Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. Cleans stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.

Labor Category: Electronics Technician III

Minimum Experience: Have at least five years experience as a electronics technician troubleshooting and maintaining electronics equipment such as: computers, radar, radio, television, telecommunication, sonar, and navigational aids.

Functional Responsibility: Maintains, repairs, and installs various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, television, telecommunication, sonar, and navigational aids); personal and mainframe computers and peripherals. Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operations. Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturer’s manuals or similar documents. Work requires familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence and in selecting tools and testing instruments.

Minimum Education: Have a high school diploma or equivalent and have sufficient technical education through an accredited technical school or through an approved apprentice program to qualify as a journeyman electronics technician

Labor Category: Carpenter Maintenance

Minimum Experience: Have at least three years experience as a journeyman carpenter in a commercial, industrial, or construction environment. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of power and hand tools common to the trade, and be able to read and interpret blue prints, drawings and work sketches.

Functional Responsibility: Performs the carpentry duties necessary to maintain in good repair building woodwork and equipment such as bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, casings, and trim made of wood in an establishment. Work involves most of the following: Planning and laying out of work from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal instructions, using a variety of carpenter's handtools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments; making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work; selecting materials necessary for the work.

Performs general carpentry work which may include the following tasks: repairs or replaces weather-stripping around doors and windows; replaces caulking around windows and door frames; repairs or replaces door locks, hinges, silencers/closers, stops, and thresholds; inspects and repairs or replaces broken or loose tile, panic hardware on doors, shelves, room dividers, lockers, ceiling tile, metal latrine partitions and hardware; and repairs or replaces door and window screens, replaces broken glass, and repairs clotheslines and playground equipment.

Builds and installs concrete forms; places screeds and levels concrete. Performs rough masonry work, including brick and block laying for use in foundations or unfinished walls.

Places or repairs floor coverings, including vinyl, asbestos, ceramic, or quarry tile. Patches carpet. Installs gypsum drywall; tapes, joins, and sands drywall panels in preparation for painting or texturing. Constructs wood or metal frame partitions and dropped ceilings and installs lathing, insulation, and wall paneling.

Minimum Education: Have a high school diploma or equivalent and have sufficient technical education through an accredited technical school or through and approved apprentice program to qualify as a journeyman carpenter.

Labor Category: Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HRAC) Mechanic

Minimum Experience: Have at least three years of recent (within the last five years) experience as a journeyman HRAC mechanic in a commercial or industrial facility equipped with chillers, boilers and air handlers.

Functional Responsibility: Installs, services, and repairs environmental control systems in residences, office buildings, and other facilities. Work is accomplished using knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout. Mounts compressor and condenser units of platform or f loor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications.

Fabricates, assembles, and installs ductwork and equipment. Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape using cutting and bending equipment and tools. Cuts and threads pipes, using machine threading or hand threading equipment. Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigeration units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solders joints using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.

Installs expansion and discharge valves in circuits. Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to power source. Installs air and water filters in completed installation. Injects small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and adds Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure. Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to insure proper operation. Tests joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges or soap and water solution. Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands. Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units, using electrician's hand tools and test equipment.

Inspects, tests, and services installed building equipment such as furnaces, air conditioners, convection units, heat exchangers, air handlers, and electrical and pneumatic controls. Inspects plumbing fixtures, piping, and appliances and corrects minor leaks and malfunctions, replacing gaskets, washers, and other expendable items. Performs minor repairs of inoperable or sluggish equipment and replaces minor components.

Minimum Education: Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and have sufficient technical education through an accredited technical school or through an approved apprentice program to qualify as a journeyman HRAC Mechanic.

Labor Category: Maintenance Trades Helper

Minimum Experience: At least one year’s experience as a maintenance trades worker in a commercial or industrial establishment or in a construction environment.

Functional Responsibility: Performs maintenance and repair tasks as required in the appropriate trade. Assists one or more workers in the skilled maintenance trades, by performing specific or general duties of lesser skill, such as keeping a worker supplied with materials and tools; cleaning working area, machines, and equipment; assisting journeyman by holding materials or tools; and performing other unskilled tasks as directed by journeyman. The kind of work the helper performs varies from trade to trade. In some trades the helper is confined to supplying, lifting, and holding material and tools and cleaning working area; and in another he is permitted to perform specialized machine operations, or parts of a trade that are also performed by workers on a full-time basis.

Labor Category: Pipefitter

Minimum Experience: Have at least three years experience as a journeyman pipefitter in a commercial or industrial environment and have or be able to obtain any licenses or permits required by federal, state, or local regulatory agencies to perform position duties.

Functional Responsibility: Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations. Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe. Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob. Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools. Cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine. Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.

Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipe composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, and lead and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand and power tools. Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, and plastic solvent, and caulks joints. Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gages to determine whether system is leaking. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot-water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners. Requires and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains. Weld fixtures to steel structural members.

Minimum Education: Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and have sufficient technical education through an accredited technical school or through and approved apprentice program to qualify as a journeyman pipefitter.