Plumber
Company: Service Experts
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: October 13, 2021
Job Description:
Journeyman Plumber
Reports To: General Manager
Status: Full-time, Regular position
Category: Plumbing
Location Name: Pardee
Location Address: 1952 Belgrade Ave,
Charleston, SC 29407
Join the team of experts and realize your true
potential!
Why You Should Join the Service Experts
Team?
Our team consists of the very best; we believe in doing what is
right for our customers and our employees. We provide our employees
with the training, support and an opportunity for unlimited
professional growth. Join us and become an
EXPERT!
Position Summary:
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.
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 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. Weld small pipes or
special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or
materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip
fabrication.
- Locates and marks the position of pipe installations,
connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using
measuring instruments such as rulers or levels, and cuts
openings
- Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as
dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets,
using hand or power tools. Anchors steel supports from ceiling
joists to hold pipes in place. 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 machines
- Installs underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems,
extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
- 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, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan
installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
- Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe
pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
- Directs helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or
installation of plumbing systems or components
- 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
- 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
- Four 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. This knowledge
includes the machine and tools design, uses, repairs, and
maintenance.
- 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
What Do We Offer You as a Service Experts
Employee?
Service Experts offers a comprehensive benefits package designed
to support employees and their families in managing their health
and wellness needs. Following is a summary of the many benefits
that could be available to you as a Service Experts valued
employee.
- Competitive Pay, including incentive opportunities for many
positions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Pay
- Medical /Dental /Vision Insurance programs
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
contributions
- Life Insurance, for you and options you can elect for your
family
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance options, that
protects you and your family if you are unable to work
- Supplemental benefit programs such as: Legal advice, pet
insurance, health advocacy programs
- World Class Training opportunities through our Experts
University
- Career Development opportunities
Keywords: Service Experts, Charleston , Plumber, Other , North Charleston, South Carolina
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