Plumber IV
$76,500–$97,500 year
On-siteChampaign, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose, repair, and install plumbing systems in residential and light-commercial environments by replacing defective components, welding pipes, and locating leaks. Maintain and repair heating, water, and drainage systems while ensuring work adheres to relevant codes and specifications. Communicate with customers to resolve problems, promote services, and ensure satisfaction. Review blueprints, interpret drawings, and plan installations around obstructions. Direct helpers during pipe cutting and assembly. Manage company vehicles, tools, and warranty parts. Maintain current plumbing and gas licenses. Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent with on-the-job and formal classroom training in plumbing work in construction, maintenance, commercial, and residential environments
- 6+ years' experience in plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation in addition to on-the-job training
- Plumbing and/or gas license as required by local, state, provincial, or national governmental regulations
- EPA and safety certifications required
- Current knowledge of and continuing education in national, state, and local plumbing code regulations
- Proficient mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate all necessary tools and equipment to perform various plumbing projects
- Knowledge of machines and tools used in the construction or repair of houses, buildings and other structures. This knowledge includes the machine and tools design, uses, repairs, and maintenance
- Working proficiency in basic mathematics and metric and standard measurements
- Proficient at reading wiring diagrams and troubleshooting problems with plumbing systems and equipment
- Effective communication skills to communicate with customer and resolve customer issues, complaints, or concerns
- Effective and efficient time-management and organizational skills
- Must be willing to train new plumbers in technical skills and company procedures
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
- Ability to stand and walk and to climb ladders and attic stairs and to maneuver in attics, basements, and crawl spaces
- Ability to continually climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
- Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to the following: hot, cold, outdoor, indoor, dry, humid, slippery surfaces, heights, and congested areas
- Ability to safely climb 300lb load capacity rated ladders
- Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Familiar with the HVAC industry is preferred
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