Plumbing Technician
About The Position
Pay Scale: Pay per hour, based on skills and experience. Particulars can be discussed during the interview. Plumbing Technician Responsibilities: Bid jobs for customers Draft and approve contracts to perform work 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 Assemble and install valve and fittings Test pipe 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 many 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 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 Drive motor vehicle as required Lead apprentices or helpers as assigned Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and sketches Maintain professional appearance at all times Run after hours calls as required Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to use tools of the trade, including but not limited to plumbing snakes, augers, drills, saws, hammers, measuring tape, levels, and screwdrivers
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Willing to work in all types of weather
- Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
- 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
- Advanced customer service skills
- Operate equipment in a safe manner
Responsibilities
- Bid jobs for customers
- Draft and approve contracts to perform work
- 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
- Assemble and install valve and fittings
- Test pipe 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 many 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
- 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
- Drive motor vehicle as required
- Lead apprentices or helpers as assigned
- Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and sketches
- Maintain professional appearance at all times
- Run after hours calls as required
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
