Plumbing Technician

JLL•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This skilled trades position involves comprehensive facility maintenance, with an emphasis on commercial and institutional plumbing systems, medical gas systems, and steam operations. The technician installs and repairs plumbing fixtures and equipment; performs pipe work across multiple materials; and maintains specialized systems including medical gas, steam, pumping, and fire protection systems. The work requires knowledge of building plumbing systems, applicable codes and regulations, computerized maintenance management systems, and the ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and service manuals. The role is on-site in Chicago, Illinois, and is scheduled for first shift, Tuesday through Saturday. It requires regular lifting of 20–50 pounds and hands-on use of construction tools and equipment. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Working knowledge of building plumbing systems and federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, including use of tablet devices.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and service manuals.
Ability to install and repair plumbing fixtures and equipment and perform pipe work across multiple materials.
Copper soldering skills using soft solder.
Knowledge of medical gas systems and room outlets, steam systems, pumping systems, and fire protection systems.
Capability to rod all types of waste and drain lines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently using technical documentation.
Physical strength and dexterity to perform work assignments, including regularly lifting 20–50 pounds and operating construction tools and equipment.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Install and repair plumbing fixtures, including faucets, lavatories, toilets, flush valves, sinks, drinking fountains, and domestic water heaters.
Work with kitchen equipment and steam stations, and construct anti-siphon devices.
Cut, flange, and thread stainless steel, PVC, galvanized, black iron, and copper pipe.
Solder copper using soft solder and apply fittings and valves of various types and sizes.
Maintain medical gas systems and room outlets.
Work with high- and low-pressure steam systems, pumping systems, fire protection systems, and various types of pumps.
Rod all types of waste and drain lines.
Perform work in compliance with plumbing codes.
Use technical documentation to work independently and complete assignments.