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.