Plumbing Service Technician

Edwards Electrical & Mechanical Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities and duties may be subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman’s license is preferred, but experienced apprentices are considered.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED