Residential Plumbing Installer

Precision Plumbing - TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684

Salary Range

$50,000.00 - $ Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Position Summary:

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 or performed independently and also while training/supervising apprentices. Assist with training Plumbers Level 1-3

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• 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
• 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

Desired

Qualifications:

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

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• 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 pip, 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

Success Factors / Job

Competencies:

• Ability to adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Ability to timely and accurately in completing 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

Physical demands and work…