Commercial Plumber III

Engineering Excellence Incorporated; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Supplemental benefits

Training through Expert University

Career development

Job summary

Engineering Excellence Incorporated is seeking a skilled plumber to perform installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial settings. The role requires inspection, measurement, and secure installation of pipes, fixtures, and appliances, with emphasis on safety and code compliance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive field experience, be able to work from blueprints, and maintain licenses and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• On-the-job and formal classroom training in plumbing work in construction, maintenance, commercial, and residential environments.
• Seven years’ experience in plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation.
• Plumbing and/or gas license as required by regulations.
• EPA and safety certifications required.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local plumbing code regulations.
• Proficient with tools and equipment for various plumbing projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing systems, tests joints and pipes for leaks, and ensures safe operation.
• Assembles pipe sections and fittings using appropriate methods and equipment.
• Locates pipe positions and plans installations using measuring tools.
• Installs pipes, valves, appliances, and fixtures, securing with supports and anchors.
• Measures and cuts pipe to required angles with appropriate tools.
• Installs underground piping networks and connects fixtures.
• Reviews blueprints and building codes to plan installation sequences.
• Directs helpers in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation tasks.
• Ensures company property and tools are maintained and accounted for.
• Maintains required plumbing and gas licenses and adheres to regulations.
• Follows procedures and ensures vehicles are stocked and maintained.
• Represents the company professionally and ethically in all activities.
• Performs similar duties as needed.

Skills

Customer communication

Time management

Reading wiring diagrams

Mathematics

HVAC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

EPA certifications

Tools

Plumbing tools

Pipe-cutting tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Welcome!

What Do We Offer You as a Engineering Excellence Employee?

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with incentive opportunities
• Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions
• Life Insurance and disability insurance options
• Supplemental benefit programs
• World Class Training opportunities through our Expert University
• Career Development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves customer problems in a courteous, professional, timely, and accurate manner. Identifies potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains. Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures; test joints and pipe systems for leaks, open clogged drains, measure, cut, thread, bend, ream and install pipe and pipe fittings. Inspects high pressure, air, steam, water and gas systems to ascertain malfunctions.
• Assembles pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment. Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
• Locates and marks the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels, and cuts openings
• Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools. Anchors steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
• Measures, cuts, threads, or bends pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machine
• Installs underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
• Reviews blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures. Interprets drawings and specifications to determine layout requirements. Studies building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
• Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
• Directs helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components
• Ensures company property, vehicles, and tools are being used, maintained and properly accounted for
• Maintains current plumbing and/or gas license in accordance with governmental regulations
• Follows standard procedures and process, ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked, returns defective warranty parts to branch, and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed
• Represents the company professionally, honestly, and ethically in all business matters and activities
• Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned

Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities

• Reports any unsafe acts, conditions and hazards to direct supervisor/manager immediately
• Reports any contravention of legislation or company policy, procedure or program to direct supervisor/manager immediately
• Corrects substandard acts or conditions within area of control
• Uses and maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
• Never removes or renders ineffective any safety guards, devices, or clothing prescribed to be in place or worn
• Complies with the general rules as prescribed by company program(s) procedure(s)
• Operates devises or equipment as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
• Participates in any safety initiatives, teams, or committees
• Reports all injuries or incidents as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) immediately
• Provides input on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents
• Does not perform any act that may endanger the safety or well-being of others
• Does not engage in any pranks, contests, or rough boisterous behavior
• Works in compliance with applicable legislative requirement

Requirements

• On-the-job and formal classroom training in plumbing work in construction, maintenance, commercial, and residential environments
• Seven 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
• Familiar with the HVAC industry is preferred
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 4+ years
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Engineering Excellence.

Engineering Excellence is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail]