Drain Technician

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing an affiliate of Authority Brands Inc., is seeking a Full time Drain Technician for residential and light commercial work. The Drain Technician provides thorough diagnostics of drainage issues and cleans drain lines with drain cleaning equipment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Removes drain cover, using wrench.

* Installs rotary knives on flexible cable, mounted on reel machine, according to diameter of pipe to be cleaned.

* Starts machine to feed revolving cable into opening, stopping machine and changing knives as necessary to conform to diameter or contour of pipe.

* Removes roots, debris, and other refuse from drains.

* Withdraws cable to deposit accumulated residue, removed from pipe in containers for disposal.

* Measures distance from drain opening to suspected leak/break.

* Repairs any breaks in piping.

* Maintain a professional image at all times by:

* Wearing only company approved and provided BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING apparel.

* Following safety policies and procedures.

* Abiding by ALL (BFP) standards of performance and code of ethics.

* Maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates.

* Maintains company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and organization, both inside and out.

* Respecting the customer's property.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

* Must have a minimum of 2 year of verifiable drain cleaning experience in a residential service and maintenance operation.

* Knowledge of plumbing field concepts, practices, best practices, procedures, tools, and equipment.

* Computer proficiency .

* Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

EDUCATIONAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

* GED or High School Diploma.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

* Field service environment.

* Extreme weather conditions.

* Extended work hours to include day and/or evening shifts.

* Local travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to work under stressful conditions and may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations.

* Must be able to work extended hours, nights or weekends.

* Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs.

* Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

* Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.

* Work assignments may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation to a known disability.

We want to make joining our team as easy as possible. Our team members are the most valuable assets in our organization. If you have a great attitude and a strong work ethic and are someone who takes pride in the work you do, then we want to hear from you!

Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer