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.