Experienced Water Heater Technician

Plumbing Care Payroll Associates Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Plumbing Care Payroll Associates Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Water Heater Technician in Walnut Creek, CA. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with traditional tank and tankless water heaters, both gas and electric, and a deep understanding of plumbing codes.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong diagnostic abilities, ventilation and gas sizing knowledge, and the ability to educate customers on preventative maintenance while delivering top-tier service to every client.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and installing water heaters (tank & tankless).
• Familiar with gas and electric water heating systems.
• Strong knowledge of venting, gas sizing, and code compliance.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and repair water heater issues accurately.
• Install and replace tank and tankless systems properly and safely.
• Ensure all work meets current code requirements.
• Troubleshoot plumbing-related issues as needed.
• Educate customers on maintenance and repair options.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Deliver excellent customer service on every job.

Connaissances

Water heater installation

Tank & tankless systems

Gas & electric systems

Code compliance

Diagnostics & repair

Customer communication

Safety awareness

Outils

Navien

A. O. Smith

Rheem

Rinnai

Bradford White

Noritz

Description du poste

Career Opportunities with Plumbing Care Payroll Associates Inc.

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Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

We are looking for a highly skilled and dependable Water Heater Technician to join our growing team. This position requires extensive hands-on experience with all types of water heaters, including tank and tankless systems, along with strong plumbing knowledge and a solid understanding of plumbing and mechanical code requirements.

This is NOT an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who truly understands water heater systems, installation procedures, diagnostics, venting, gas requirements, and code compliance.

Required Technical Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and installing:
  • Traditional tank water heaters
  • Tankless water heaters
  • Gas and electric systems
• Experience with major brands including:
  • Navien
  • A. O. Smith
  • Rheem
  • Rinnai
  • Bradford White
  • Noritz
• Strong understanding of:
  • Condensing and non-condensing tankless systems
  • Recirculation systems
  • Expansion tanks
  • Descaling and maintenance procedures
  • Venting systems and venting materials
  • Gas sizing and gas pressure requirements
  • Combustion air requirements
  • Water pressure regulation and thermal expansion
  • Tankless troubleshooting and error code diagnostics
  • Proper sizing and installation procedures

Code Knowledge & Installation Requirements:

Candidate MUST understand and follow plumbing and mechanical code requirements, including:

• Earthquake strapping
• Sediment traps
• Shut-off valve requirements
• Proper drain and relief line termination
• Permit and inspection compliance
• Manufacturer installation specifications
• Safe gas and water connection procedures

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and team members
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Professional appearance and attitude

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Diagnose and repair water heater issues accurately
• Install and replace tank and tankless systems properly and safely
• Ensure all work meets current code requirements
• Troubleshoot plumbing-related issues as needed
• Educate customers on maintenance and repair options
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Deliver excellent customer service on every job