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Title:                           Journeyman Plumber (Service)                                                         

Reports To:                 Service Manager

Mission Statement:     Install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and waste water disposal in commercial and industrial settings while meeting all building codes and safety regulations.

Essential Functions

1. Report to main shop area each day no later than the start time specified by the Service Manager
2. Review specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials
3. Identify required tools and special equipment
4. Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures
5. Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment
6. Assemble and install valves and fittings
7. Install, repair and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls
8. Install, repair and maintain sinks, tubs, toilets and plumbing fixtures
9. Install, repair and maintain water heaters, conditioners, appliances and trim
10. Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks
11. Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures
12. Document all installed equipment: make, model, serial number, type of fuel, necessary test measurements
13. Travel to job sites in service area, and work with dispatch to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are properly communicated to customer
14. Availability to work nights or weekends, on a rotating basis, to service emergency needs of customers
15. Maintain good working order and cleanliness of company vehicle, including refueling as necessary and reporting any mechanical issues
16. Maintain proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the vehicle
17. Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met
18. Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported and graded
19. Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate code requirements
20. Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements
21. The work is primarily commercial service plumbing for a few local customers 
22. Identify and report to owner potential opportunities for additional business
23. Complete all required paperwork and return to Dispatch office in timely manner
24. Request equipment and supplies in order to maintain inventory and ensure availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair

Requirements

1. Journeyman licensure and have proficient knowledge of the plumbing trade
2. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under company insurance policy
3. Must work cooperatively with other trades
4. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and/or other job specifications
5. Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen
6. Ability to lift 25lbs – 50lbs, climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces
7. Exceptional time-management, planning, analytical and problem solving skills
8. Effective communications skills when dealing with customers and co-workers