PLUMBER

Cascade Residential Servi•West Palm Beach, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

East Coast Mechanical, Inc. is hiring a Plumber Technician to perform assigned plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance in residential and light commercial settings. The role involves work on water supply, sanitation, drainage, and heating systems, including whole-house repiping, leak detection, drain service, underground excavation and repairs, water jetting, water heater replacement, and general plumbing service. The plumber diagnoses plumbing issues, explains findings to customers, follows applicable plumbing codes, maintains accurate work records, and keeps the company vehicle organized and stocked. The position requires professional customer service and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The company describes itself as a South Florida home-services provider with more than 40 years in business, over 100 trucks, and 175 employees. It offers year-round work, a bonus structure, career advancement opportunities, and benefits. Work may exceed 40 hours per week and may involve days of up to 12 hours as needed. Employees may work outdoors in varied weather and in noisy, dusty, cramped, or awkward conditions.

Requirements

Proven experience as a service plumber in residential and light commercial settings.
Extensive knowledge of local and national plumbing codes.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record; a driver's license is required.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Solid understanding of water distribution and disposal systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Working knowledge of heating and ventilation systems and appliances.
Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment such as pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, and plungers.
Friendly demeanor and patience.
Good physical condition and strength, including ability to work in awkward spaces.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in the qualifications section; physical-demands section further specifies regularly picking up at least 25 pounds, carrying loads up to 250 feet unassisted, and lifting 50–75 pounds as needed.
Ability to work in various weather conditions and perform ladder work and work in tight spaces.
Ability to operate handheld power tools and wear personal protective equipment.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week and up to 12 hours per day as needed.
Completion of a background check, driver-license check, and drug test upon hiring.
Diploma from a trade school or successful completion of an apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan plumbing, waste-disposal, and water-supply system layouts.
Cut, assemble, and install pipes and tubes while accounting for existing infrastructure such as electrical wiring.
Install and maintain water-supply systems; locate and repair leaks and other water-line issues.
Repair or replace water and drain lines, clear drain stoppages, and mend burst pipes.
Repair or replace broken drainage lines, clogged drains, faucets, sinks, toilets, water heaters, garbage disposals, and other fixtures or appliances.
Install and maintain gas and liquid heating systems, including air-conditioning units and radiators.
Install waste-disposal and sanitary systems, including functional DWV systems.
Perform whole-house repiping and underground excavation and repairs when necessary.
Diagnose complex plumbing issues using specialized equipment and explain findings to customers.
Follow plumbing codes and regulations and complete work safely and to a high standard.
Provide courteous customer service and educate clients on plumbing-system upkeep.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of work performed.
Keep company vehicles clean, organized, and properly stocked with inventory.