Plumbing Service Technician

Midwestern Mechanical•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

At Midwestern Mechanical we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace that individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported. We are Employee Owned (ESOP) We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration. If you believe you are one of those talented people, and are interested in being considered for a career at Midwestern Mechanical , we invite you to apply today! Midwestern Mechanical is a Drug Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screens are required. The Plumbing Service Technician assembles, installs and repairs plumbing and med gas systems according to project specifications and appropriate trade and building codes. These systems may consist of pipes, fittings, fixtures and boilers for hydronic heating, water, med gas and drainage systems.

Requirements

Competent, responsible, organized and team oriented
Strong communication and average computer skills
Excellent customer service interaction and a desire to fix the problem to satisfy the customers' needs
Strong basic math skills, architectural plans, drawings and mechanical design
Ability to follow instructions with minimal to no supervision
Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required at all times
Available for overtime upon occasion
Ability to work independently and with others
Great mechanical skills and willingness to learn new things
Ability to verbally communicate with management, city officials, on-site customers and other employees
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license
Reliable transportation to get to the Midwestern Mechanical shop
Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines
Ability to read and interpret written materials, perform basic mathematical computations and use measuring tools
Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a continuous basis and more than 50 lbs. occasionally
Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent required
Journeyman Plumber license preferred, or eligible to test for license
Field experience in plumbing as a Journeyman Plumber preferred

Nice To Haves

Boiler experience in residential and /or commercial application is preferred
Field experience in plumbing as a Journeyman Plumber in commercial applications preferred

Responsibilities

Explains pricing for customers
Collection of money for services rendered
Diagnoses problems and/or failures in a variety of plumbing and gas systems
Repairs and installs various types of piping including iron, steel, copper and pvc
Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Operates powered equipment including hand tools, stationary machines, and others
Makes decisions by analyzing information and evaluating results
Maintains a high-quality initiative while completing assigned duties
Tests for leaks in new and repaired systems with compressed air and/or water
Lawfully drive a motor vehicle and maintain a current driver's license in order to commute to the various current or prospective job sites in the region
Overnight travel as necessary within the region for corporate meetings, on-site project follow-up and conferences
Provides daily direction to assigned Apprentices on the job site and actively participates in training and development of Apprentices
Maintains a positive attitude to drive and build positive morale