Journeyman Plumber
Under general supervision, performs diagnostic, service, and installation of plumbing in residential and light-commercial environments. Holds plumbing and / or gas license as required by governmental regulations. Ensures that work is performed in accordance with relevant codes. Assembles, installs, or repairs pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems in accordance to specifications and plumbing codes. Communicates with customer to answer questions, resolves problems, and ensures complete customer satisfaction. Promotes products and services to customer. Works under the direction of the Field Supervisor or General Manager.
Key Responsibilities :
- Analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner.
- Identifies potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks.
- Maintains and repairs plumbing systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems.
- Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures; tests joints and pipe systems for leaks, opens clogged drains, measures, cuts, threads, bends pipe to required angle.
- 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.
- Welds small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials.
- Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures.
- Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances, or fixtures using hand or power tools.
- Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings.
- Measures, cuts, threads, or bends pipe to required angle.
- Installs underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems.
- Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
- Interprets drawings and specifications to determine layout requirements.
- Studies building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs.
- Directs helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems.
- Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained, and properly accounted for.
- Maintains current plumbing and / or gas license in accordance with governmental regulations.
- 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.
Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities :
Reports any unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards to direct supervisor / manager immediately.Reports any contravention of legislation or company policy, procedure, or program to direct supervisor / manager immediately.Corrects substandard acts or conditions within area of control.Uses and maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s).Never removes or renders ineffective any safety guards, devices, or clothing prescribed to be in place or worn.Complies with the general rules as prescribed by company program(s) procedure(s).Operates devices or equipment as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s).Participates in any safety initiatives, teams, or committees.Reports all injuries or incidents as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) immediately.Provides input on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents.Does not perform any act that may endanger the safety or well-being of others.Does not engage in any pranks, contests, or rough boisterous behavior.Works in compliance with applicable legislative requirements.Desired Skills and Qualifications :
High School diploma or equivalent with on-the-job and formal classroom training in plumbing work in construction, maintenance, commercial, and residential environment.Two 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.Working proficiency in basic mathematics 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.Must be willing 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.Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.