Plumbing Technician

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Are you a hardworking professional looking to solidify your career in the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) trades? We are seeking a Plumbing Technician 1 to join our project teams.

This is an entry-level position designed for individuals who are eager to learn through supervised, hands-on experience in both new construction and large-scale renovation environments. Youwon'tjust be "fixing leaks"—you’llbe a vital part of a coordinated team building the infrastructure of our community.

We are seeking a Plumbing Technician 1 to support our MEP project teams. You willassistin the installation and repair of various plumbing systems in new construction and renovation projects. This entry-level role is designed for individuals with a strong work ethic who are eager to build a career in the plumbing trade through supervised, hands-on experience.

• System Installation:
  
  Assistwithrough-insby measuring, cutting, and threading pipes (PVC, PEX, Copper) and installing hangers and supports.
• Fixture Setup:
  
  Help assemble and install sinks, toilets, water heaters, and other commercial or residential plumbing fixtures.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
  
  Support other techniciansin diagnosing leaks, clearing blockages, and performing routine preventive maintenance.
• Technical Support:
  
  Read basic blueprints and diagrams todeterminethe layout of water supply and waste systems.
• Safety & Logistics:
  
  Maintaina clean job site, organize tools on the service truck, and strictly adhere toOSHAsafety protocols.
• MEP Coordination:
  
  Work alongside electrical and HVAC teams to ensure plumbing systems do not conflict with other building infrastructure.
• May give instruction, direction, and mentorship to others on the job site including an assigned helper
• Gather/collate/classify information

• Exercisecriticalthinkingandreasoningskills
• Executework-placesafetyregulations
• Selectstypeandsizeofpipingandrelatedmaterialsandequipmentsuchassupports,hangers, and curbs, according to specifications
• Inspects worksites todeterminepresence of obstructions and toascertainthatwork performed willnot cause structural damage
• Makes plans to coordinate job site materials, subcontracted work, job schedule, and job close-out documents.
• Plans installation and repair to avoid obstructionsand interference with the activities of otherworkers

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2-4yearsof relevant experience in plumbing or a related field
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools (e.g., pipe wrenches, drills, soldering torches).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Adherence to OSHA safety protocols
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Skills

• Completion of a Level 1 plumbing vocational program
• Basic ability to ready blueprints and diagrams to understand plumbing layouts
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form

Salary Min: $41,622
Salary Max: $69,395
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Problem Solving/Analysis

Quality

Sense of Urgency

Initiative

Travel is frequently required to and from job site locations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. They will need to stand (approximately 70%), walk (approximately 20%), and sit (approximately 10%). The employee will also need to be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel, talk, and hear.

The employee will need to be able to carry and lift up to 50- 75 lbs, and move up to 200lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.