Plumbing Service Technician

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Installs and repairs water, gas, air and drain piping.

· Installs and repairs water heaters, domestic hot water boilers, circulating pumps, back flow preventers, and thermostatic mixing valves

· Drain cleaning.

· Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of cast iron, steel, brass, PVC and copper.

· Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.

· Installs new and repairs existing plumbing fixtures and carriers.

· Installs new and repairs existing sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, and hot water storage tanks.

· Capable of cutting appropriately-sized openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.

· Cuts and threads pipe.

· Welds holding fixtures to steel structural members.

· Maintains good customer relations by communicating with the customer, leaving work area clean and orderly, and resolving any customer concerns.

· Observes job site and reports and corrects any unsafe working conditions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Must possess a valid state drivers license and pass an MVR check

· Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

· Must be able to climb ladders and work from heights in excess of 4 feet.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Must possess the ability to communicate via telephone to customers and dispatch

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· 5 years minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Journeyman’s license is preferred, but experienced apprentices are considered.

· Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

· Must possess the ability to adjust focus for close up work, with or without correction.

· Must be able to pass a physical ability test.