Plumber III

About the role

Under minimal supervision, performs diagnostic, service, and installation of plumbing in residential and light-commercial environments. Holds master plumbing and/or gas license as required by governmental regulations. Ensures that work is performed in accordance with relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures; test joints and pipe systems for leaks, open clogged drains, measure, cut, thread, bend, ream and install pipe and pipe fittings.
• Inspects high pressure, air, steam, water and gas systems to ascertain malfunctions.
• Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
• Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
• Measures, cuts, threads, or bends pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machine.
• Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained and properly accounted for.
• Follows standard procedures and process, ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed.
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities.
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with on-the-job and formal classroom training in plumbing work in construction, maintenance, commercial, and residential environments.
• 4+ years’ experience in plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation in addition to on-the-job training.
• Plumbing and/or gas license as required by local, state, provincial, or national governmental regulations.
• EPA and safety certifications required.
• Current knowledge of and continuing education in national, state, and local plumbing code regulations.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various plumbing projects.
• Knowledge of machines and tools used in the construction or repair of houses, buildings and other structures.
• Basic mathematical and metric and standard measurements.
• Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with plumbing systems and equipment.
• Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns.
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills.
• Familiar with the HVAC industry is preferred.
• Willingness to train new plumbers in technical skills and company procedures.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces.
• Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to the following: hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas.
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.
• Ability to safely climb 300lb load capacity rated ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent with on-the-job and formal classroom training in plumbing work in construction, maintenance, commercial, and residential environments.
• 4+ years’ experience in plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation in addition to on-the-job training.
• Plumbing and/or gas license as required by local, state, provincial, or national governmental regulations.
• EPA and safety certifications required.
• Current knowledge of and continuing education in national, state, and local plumbing code regulations.
• Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various plumbing projects.
• Knowledge of machines and tools used in the construction or repair of houses, buildings and other structures.
• Basic mathematical and metric and standard measurements.
• Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with plumbing systems and equipment.
• Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns.
• Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills.
• Familiar with the HVAC industry is preferred.
• Willingness to train new plumbers in technical skills and company procedures.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces.
• Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to the following: hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas.
• Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.
• Ability to safely climb 300lb load capacity rated ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Top Pay for Top Performers, including incentive and bonus opportunities (depending on the position)
• Generous PTO provided
• 24 paid days off within your first year of employment (vacation, personal holidays, & national holidays)
• 29 paid days off after your 2nd year of employment
• Ready to get out of your work truck. We have ample advancement and career-growth opportunities available across the U.S.
• Holds on to your more of your paycheck with Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance programs
• Company-provided smart phone, tablet, uniform plan, and tool replacement program
• We’ll make you better at what you do with our internal Training Academy
• Best-in-class 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with attractive company matching contributions
• Company-paid employee Life Insurance with options for YOU and your Family!
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance options that will protect you and your family if you are unable to work
• Supplemental benefit programs such as: Legal advice, pet insurance, and health advocacy programs

Minimum Experience

4+ years

Minimum Education

High School Diploma/GED

Service Experts Company Perks And Benefits For YOU

Top Pay for Top Performers, including incentive and bonus opportunities (depending on the position)
Generous PTO provided
24 paid days off within your first year of employment (vacation, personal holidays, & national holidays)
29 paid days off after your 2nd year of employment
Ready to get out of your work truck. We have ample advancement and career-growth opportunities available across the U.S.
Holds on to your more of your paycheck with Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance programs
Company-provided smart phone, tablet, uniform plan, and tool replacement program
We’ll make you better at what you do with our internal Training Academy
Best-in-class 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with attractive company matching contributions
Company-paid employee Life Insurance with options for YOU and your Family!
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance options that will protect you and your family if you are unable to work
Supplemental benefit programs such as: Legal advice, pet insurance, and health advocacy programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Service Experts is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.