Commercial Plumbing Service Technician

The Lee Company•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Lee Company is seeking an experienced Commercial Plumbing Service Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and replace plumbing systems and equipment in commercial facilities. Work may involve faucets, drain stoppages, conventional and tankless water heaters, and other plumbing components. The role includes working with different sizes and types of drain machines to clear stoppages. Technicians work inside and outside customer facilities and communicate directly with customers throughout their work. The position requires experience with both new plumbing installations and service, along with broad knowledge of commercial plumbing systems. The technician may work with a range of pipe and fitting materials and perform advanced diagnostics, repairs, installations, drain cleaning, and related plumbing work. Lee Company describes a range of employee benefits and support, including health and wellness services, financial benefits, paid time off, holidays, training, volunteer opportunities, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in commercial plumbing.
Experience with both new plumbing installations and plumbing service.
Knowledge of complete plumbing systems.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Advanced diagnosis, service, and repair skills for all types of water heaters and boilers.
Advanced pump and lift station diagnosis, service, and repair skills.
Knowledge and ability to freeze live water lines.
Knowledge and ability to perform hot taps on energized piping and equipment.
Advanced knowledge of drain camera recording and locating underground lines.
Advanced electrical knowledge.
Complete knowledge of plumbing drainage, waste, and venting systems.
Advanced drain cleaning skills using cable machines and hydro jetter equipment.
Knowledge and skills to install and repair plumbing pipe and fittings, including steel pipe, ductile iron, copper, PEX, and PVC.
Advanced plumbing fixture and equipment installation skills.
Knowledge of local plumbing codes and ability to read blueprints.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of employment eligibility at hire.

Nice To Haves

Plumbing license.
Certification in PVC/HDPE fusion pipe welding.
Backflow certification.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and troubleshoot commercial plumbing issues.
Repair and replace plumbing components, fixtures, and equipment in customer facilities.
Install plumbing systems, fixtures, pipes, and fittings.
Diagnose, service, and repair water heaters and boilers.
Diagnose, service, and repair pumps and lift stations.
Clean drains using cable machines and hydro jetter equipment.
Use drain cameras to record and locate underground lines.
Perform work inside and outside customer facilities while maintaining direct communication with customers.
Work with plumbing pipe and fittings made of steel, ductile iron, copper, PEX, and PVC.
Apply knowledge of plumbing drainage, waste, and venting systems, local plumbing codes, and blueprints.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Free virtual primary care, mental health, and urgent care services for employees and their family members.
Earned Wage Access to access a portion of earned pay before payday.
401(k) company match.
HSA contributions.
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Company-supported volunteer opportunities.
Free trade training through Lee Company University.
Paid time off.
Career growth opportunities.
Paid holidays.
Chaplain services.