Journeyman Service/Repair Plumber with knowledge of UPC

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment in Redding is seeking Journeyman Plumbers with at least 4 years' experience in commercial and residential plumbing. It is mandatory that you know the Uniform Plumbing Codes and hold a valid California driver's license with a clean driving record.

The role is hourly, with a wage range of $28.00-$35.00 per hour or more, including possible prevailing wage projects. You will tackle installations, repairs, and inspections, work with PEX, copper, and gas lines, review blueprints and

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as a SERVICE and REPAIR plumber with extensive knowledge of Uniform Plumbing Codes.
• Must have a California driver license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work at multiple locations and follow supervisor directions.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, professional customer-service oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Experience with PEX, copper, galvanized steel, ABS, and gas poly lines.
• Assemble pipe sections and fittings using hand/power tools.
• Fill pipes or fixtures with water or air and test for leaks.
• Review blueprints and building codes to determine work procedures.
• Locate pipe installations using measuring tools and mark positions.
• Cut, bend, thread, or fit pipe to required angles with appropriate equipment.
• Install pipe assemblies and fixtures, including water heaters and sinks.
• Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs and plan installations.
• Install underground piping and green plumbing equipment as needed.

Skills

Uniform Plumbing Codes knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Pipe cutting tools

Pipe threading machines

Welding equipment

Job description

About the Client

Express Employment is working with a local, well-established Shasta County plumbing contractor.

About the Position

Express Employment in Redding is seeking Journeyman Plumbers with at least 4 years' experience in commercial and residential plumbing. It is MANDATORY that you know the Uniform Plumbing Codes or you will not qualify for this position. You must also have a valid California drivers' license and clean driving record or you will not qualify for this position. The hourly wage range, depending on experience, is $28.00-$35.00 per hour or more with occasional prevailing wage jobs.

Job Description/ Responsibilities

• Experience with PEX, copper, galvanized steel, ABS, and gas poly lines.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
• Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
• Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines, such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
• Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
• Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
• Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
• Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
• Keep records of work assignments.
• Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions, such as electrical wiring.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4+ years' experience as a SERVICE and REPAIR plumber with extensive knowledge of Uniform Plumbing Codes.
• Must be able to work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow directions and instructions from supervisor.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Always provide professional customer service.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Communicates proficiently.
• Must have basic hand tools...all other tools will be supplied.
• Pre-employment screenings as required by the client.

Shift

Typically Monday-Friday with possible weekend work if there is an emergency

Benefits

After the probationary period

Compensation

$28.00-$35.00 per hour or more depending on experience with occasional prevailing wage jobs

About You

• You are attentive, responsive, and can take control of situations.
• You are personable, determined, and driven to make a difference. You can see beyond a problem, respond to situations in crafty ways, and put a positive and professional spin on any situation.
• Multitasking and professionalism are natural habits.
• You thrive on succeeding, overcoming challenges, and have an exceptional work ethic.
• Friends and co-workers describe you as a highly organized and productive person.
• You are a team player and an individual performer who can quickly connect with others inside and outside of the company.
• You naturally possess a “can get it done attitude” even when the odds are not in your favor.
• You are very organized and disciplined and can effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• You are reliable and are always looking for what to do next.
• You are at least 18 years of age.

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity Employer.