Plumber Technician

Job Description Job Summary: Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems.

General Accountabilities: 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 (sewer camera inspections & leak detection).Cuts openings in walls and floors, as needed, to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings repairs. Cuts and threads pipe. Bends pipe to required angle. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes. 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 replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending pipes, and opening clogged drains. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Education: Associate's degree or trade school

Experience: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures with 3-5 years of related experience Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Critical thinking Judgment and decision making Active listening Operation monitoring Complex problem solving