Plumber Technician

Fierce Plumbing Inc; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fierce Plumbing Inc in California is seeking an experienced plumber to install, repair, and service heating, water, and drainage systems. You will read blueprints, select appropriate materials, and ensure systems meet code requirements.

The role requires strong problem solving, good communication, and the ability to work independently on complex piping projects across residential and commercial sites.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or trade school completion required.
• 3–5 years of related plumbing experience.
• Appropriate certifications and/or licensures.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from pipe installation.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes (sewer camera inspections & leak detection).
• Cuts openings in walls and floors, as needed, to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings repairs.
• Cuts and threads pipe.
• Bends pipe to required angle.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes.
• Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending pipes, and opening clogged drains.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Judgment and decision making

Active listening

Operations monitoring

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or trade school

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

• Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems.

General Accountabilities

• Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from pipe installation.
• Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes (sewer camera inspections & leak detection).
• Cuts openings in walls and floors, as needed, to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings repairs.
• Cuts and threads pipe.
• Bends pipe to required angle.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes.
• Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or trade school
• Experience: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures with 3-5 years of related experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Active listening
• Operation monitoring
• Complex problem solving