License Plumber
1 year ago
Spring
Job Description Job Summary Assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of water and drainage systems in designated locations in a safe and courteous manner and in accordance with established standards and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities • Completes service calls and projects as assigned and dispatched., • Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from pipe installation., • Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes., • Cuts openings in walls and floors, as needed, to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings., • Cuts and threads pipe., • Assembles and installs pipe fittings and pipes., • Completely and accurately tests installed equipment, ensuring it is in proper working order prior to departure from installation site., • Provides a thorough explanation of equipment, its capabilities and operation to the customer; responds to all questions in a courteous and knowledgeable manner., • Accurately completes all necessary paperwork including but not limited to work orders, service orders, time logs and emergency information schedules., • Maintains control of all assigned company property and ensures that equipment is maintained in safe operating condition, at all times., • Safely operates company vehicle and ensures that it is maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications., • Exhibits appearance and conduct in accordance with established company standards to present a professional image to customers and the general public; maintains the highest degree of decency, honesty and integrity as a guest in a client’s place of business or home., • When on call, ensures availability by telephone contact, at all times, for service calls., • Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent and caulks joints., • Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking., • Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures., • Repairs and maintains plumbing by mending pipes and opening clogged drains., • Locates and diagnoses problems with water and drainage systems., • Ensures all work is completed in compliance with plumbing codes and good plumbing practices in accordance with company standards., • Requisitions supplies when necessary to complete jobs., • Ensures that all applicable safety policies and guidelines are enforced and followed., • Maintains vehicle, tools, equipment, shop and work areas in the best possible condition for maximum production and safety., • Keeps company vehicle clean and organized. Job Qualifications • High School diploma, GED or equivalent., • Must have and maintain a valid Plumber license., • Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and clean driving record., • 1 to 2 years of experience in the residential plumbing service field., • Must be competent in the English language., • Must reside in the assigned service area., • Commitment to excellence and high standards, • Ability to manage priorities and workflow., • Versatility, flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision., • Excellent customer service skills., • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions., • Ability to understand any, and all, safety requirements and cautions., • Ability to perform the physical labor necessary., • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values., • Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment., • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics., • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments., • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments., • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan., • Frequently required to stand., • Frequently required to walk., • Frequently required to sit., • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity., • Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl., • Occasionally required to climb stairs and ladders (up to 20’ ladders and potentially higher with safety gear)., • Frequently required to wear PPE such as safety footwear, protective eyewear, hearing protection, respirators, etc., • Frequently required to work with a variety of hand and power tools., • Frequently required to sit in a vehicle for long periods of time while traveling, either as driver or passenger., • Frequently required to talk or hear., • Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information and/or use a keyboard., • Frequently required to lift up to 50 to 70 pounds., • Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 100 pounds., • Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)., • Frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts., • Occasionally required to work in high, precarious places., • Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions., • Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)., • Frequently exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials., • Safety footwear, • Uniform RN4BJl5mN6