Journeyman Service​/Repair Plumber of UPC

Express Employment is working with a local, well-established Shasta County plumbing contractor.

Express Employment in Redding is seeking Journeyman Plumbers with at least 4 years' experience in commercial and residential plumbing. It is MANDATORY that you know the Uniform Plumbing Codes or you will not qualify for this position. You must also have a valid California drivers' license and clean driving record or you will not qualify for this position. The hourly wage range, depending on experience, is $28.00-$35.00 per hour or more with occasional prevailing wage jobs.

• Experience with PEX, copper, galvanized steel, ABS, and gas poly lines.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
• Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines, such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
• Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
• Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
• Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
• Keep records of work assignments.
• Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions, such as electrical wiring.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• A minimum of 4+ years' experience as a SERVICE and REPAIR plumber with extensive knowledge of Uniform Plumbing Codes.
• Must be able to work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow directions and instructions from supervisor.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Always provide professional customer service.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Communicates proficiently.
• Must have basic hand tools...all other tools will be supplied.
• Pre-employment screenings as required by the client.

Typically Monday-Friday with possible weekend work if there is an emergency

After the probationary period

$28.00-$35.00 per hour or more depending on experience with occasional prevailing wage jobs

• You are attentive, responsive, and can take control of situations.
• You are personable, determined, and driven to make a difference. You can see beyond a problem, respond to situations in crafty ways, and put a positive and professional spin on any situation.
• Multitasking and professionalism are natural habits.
• You thrive on succeeding, overcoming challenges, and have an exceptional work ethic.
• Friends and co-workers describe you as a highly organized and productive person.
• You are a team player and an individual performer who can quickly connect with others inside and outside of the company.
• You naturally possess a “can get it done attitude” even when the odds are not in your favor.
• You are very organized and disciplined and can effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• You are reliable and are always looking for what to do next.
• You are at least 18 years of age.

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity Employer.