Plumber

Authority Brands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Authority Brands seeks a Plumber to diagnose, service, and install plumbing in homes and light commercial settings. You will read blueprints, follow codes, and perform installations, repairs, and testing of pipes, fixtures, and appliances.

You may handle pricing, vehicle maintenance, and lead generation while upholding safety standards. The role requires at least 5 years of residential plumbing experience, strong knowledge of codes, and the ability to interpret drawings; a clean driving record

Qualifications

• GED or HS diploma required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of verifiable plumbing experience in residential service/maintenance.
• Knowledge of local and national plumbing codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings.
• Basic change order cost estimating experience.
• Computer proficiency: Word/Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential and light commercial service calls to diagnose and resolve plumbing issues.
• Identify potential problems to prevent callbacks.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems carrying water, waste, and fuel in heating.
• Inspect water and gas systems to ascertain malfunctions.
• Repair or replace plumbing fixtures, test joints, and pipe systems.
• Interpret drawings and specifications for layout requirements.
• Review blueprints, building codes or specs to determine work details.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, ream and install pipe and fittings.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances or fixtures using hand or power tools.
• Maintain clean, stocked service vehicle; participate in inventory/truck inspections.
• Provide pricing to customer for approval prior to work.
• Maximize lead opportunities per company plan.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Code knowledge

Physical stamina

Verbal communication

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The Plumber performs diagnostic, service, and installation of plumbing in residential and light commercial environments and ensure that work is performed in accordance with relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential and light commercial service calls to diagnose and resolve plumbing issues.
• Identifies potential problems to prevent premature and/or unexpected breakdowns/callbacks.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing systems carrying water, waste, and fuel in heating.
• Inspects water, and gas systems to ascertain malfunctions.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures, test joints, and pipe systems.
• Interprets drawings and specifications to determine layout requirements.
• Reviews blueprints, building codes or specifications to determine work details and procedure..
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, ream, and install pipe and pipe fittings.
• Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances or fixtures using hand or power tools.
• Maintain properly clean and stocked service vehicle.
• Participate in periodic inventory and truck inspections.
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use all tools in a safety conscious manner.
• Provide pricing to the customer for approval prior to performing any work.
• Retains 90% of Membership Clients and maintains an 85% appointment conversion ratio in the home.
• Maximizes lead opportunities based on company’s business plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Associate degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of verifiable plumbing experience in a residential service and maintenance operation.
• Knowledge of local and national plumbing codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Basic change order cost estimating experience.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Ability to work outdoors, in extreme temperatures, wet/humid environments, and/or with vibration
• Working with mechanical and chemical hazards and conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and/or poor ventilation
• Ability to climb, talk, crouch, stand, balance, reach, grasp, pull, lift, see, hear, and operate tools and vehicles