- Salary
- $26 – $35/hr
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Department
- Engineering
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Pay Scale: Pay per hour, based on skills and experience. Particulars can be discussed during the interview.
Plumbing Technician Qualifications:
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to use tools of the trade, including but not limited to plumbing snakes, augers, drills, saws, hammers, measuring tape, levels, and screwdrivers
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Willing to work in all types of weather
- Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures
- Excellent math skills
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics
- Ability to handle the physical workload and perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
- Advanced customer service skills
- Operate equipment in a safe manner
Plumbing Technician Responsibilities:
- Bid jobs for customers
- Draft and approve contracts to perform work
- Removing, replacing, installing, or repairing all types of plumbing fixtures such as water closets, sinks, drinking fountains, showers, kitchen, laboratory, and other heating, water, or drainage systems according to plumbing codes
- Assemble and install valve and fittings
- Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks
- Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met
- Dig trenches when needed
- Haul equipment to and from the work site from the work truck
- Take inventory and track how many materials are for each job
- Communicate with all customers in a positive and professional manner
- Work with customers to make recommendations on the purchase of new equipment
- Diagnosing malfunctions, repair and maintenance of plumbing and piping systems, including clearing plugged waste lines
- Cut, fit, fabricate, and assemble a wide variety of articles, materials, and devices, including steel, copper, brass, glass, plastic, cast iron, corrosion-resistant pip, tile, and concrete
- Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded
- Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet the requirements of all applicable codes
- Drive motor vehicle as required
- Lead apprentices or helpers as assigned
- Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and sketches
- Maintain professional appearance at all times
- Run after hours calls as required
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
PlumbingCustomer Service
