Plumbing Technician

Employment type: Full-time

The Plumbing Technician (aka Journeyman level) has 6 or more years’ experience as a senior helper for a plumbing technician and may sometimes be ready to sit for a plumbing licensing exam. Must have experience with residential plumbing and commercial builder plumbing and be highly proficient in at least two of the following phases of plumbing construction: ground rough; top-out; finish and at least knowledgeable of the third. Repairs, water supply, drain cleaning and repair sewer lines, water heater installation, and fixture repair are all pluses.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Install, repair, and maintain pipes, valves, fittings, drainage systems, fixtures in commercial and residential structures
• Collaborate with general contractors, electricians, and other construction professionals
• Follow building plans and blueprints
• Respond to, diagnose, and resolve plumbing emergencies
• Perform routine inspections of plumbing and drainage systems
• Keep accurate records of time spent working, description of work performed and materials used

Occasionally perform, assist, supervise, and/or train junior technicians with

* Plumbing trade skills * Sewer machines (power snakes) * Sewer and drain jetting * Rigid See Snake camera system (or similar) * Roof work possible for vent system cleaning/inspections Additional Qualifications:

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools used in the plumbing trade
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and safety practices
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and rough drawings
• Familiarity with PVC, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, and copper
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to complete projects unsupervised and unassisted
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in basic mathematics and conversion of measurements

This position requires

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