Residential Plumbing Installer

Job Details

Job Location:

Precision Plumbing - Traverse City, MI 49684

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $ Hourly

The Plumber Journeyman is responsible for the major installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and heating systems. Work involves performance of skilled plumbing tasks in maintaining, repairing, and servicing a variety of fixtures and equipment. Routine maintenance, service, and repair work is performed independently and also while training/supervising apprentices. Assist with training Plumbers Level 1-3.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Valid plumber’s license
• Strong desire to grow your career to a Master Plumber
• Ability to use tools of the trade including but not limited to plumbing snakes, augers, drills, saws, hammers, measuring tape, levels and screwdrivers
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
• 3+ years’ experience in plumbing, maintenance, or related field
• Excellent math skills
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to handle the physical workload and perform physical labor for extended periods of time
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Willing to work in all types of weather

• Experience in both residential and commercial plumbing
• 3+ years’ experience in plumbing, maintenance or related field

• Removing, replacing, installing or repairing all types of plumbing fixtures such as water closets, sinks, drinking fountains, showers, kitchen, laboratory, and other heating, water or drainage systems according to plumbing codes
• Diagnosing malfunctions, repair and maintenance of plumbing and piping systems including clearing plugged waste lines
• Cut, fit, fabricate and assemble a wide variety of articles, materials and devices including steel, copper, brass, glass, plastic, cast iron, corrosion‑resistant pipe, tile and concrete
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of all applicable codes
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the environmental protection requirements as applicable
• Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials
• Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures
• Assemble and install valve and fittings
• Test pie systems and fixtures for leaks
• Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met
• Dig trenches when needed
• Haul equipment to and from the work site from the work truck
• Take inventory and track how much materials are for each job
• Communicate with all customers in a positive and professional manner
• Work with customers to make recommendations on the purchase of new equipment
• Work with outside vendors to purchase material and equipment
• Drive motor vehicle as required
• Lead apprentices or helpers as assigned
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans and sketches
• Keep daily reports and detailed job logs
• Train and instruct Plumbers Level 1-3 as directed
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Ability to timely and accurately complete the work assigned
• Ability to arrive on time each workday and work the duration of the workday and any OT as required
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, customers, vendors and supervisors
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to clients & co‑workers alike

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally…