Plumber Technician or Plumber

Rhodes College; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time (11 days)

Sick Time (12 days)

Paid Holidays (21 days)

Tuition Remission

Job summary

Rhodes College is seeking a Plumber Technician to handle the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems. You will work under the supervision of our Maintenance Supervisor and Master Plumber. This role extends over a two-year period, culminating in obtaining the Memphis/Shelby County Journeymen Plumber Certification.

Benefits include 403(b) retirement, various insurance options, and generous vacation and sick leave. Rhodes College values equal opportunity in hiring and offers a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• One to three years’ experience in plumbing is required.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform yearly backflow testing if certified.
• Repair and maintain plumbing facilities including fixtures and pipelines.
• Install new facilities such as water heaters and faucets.

Skills

One to three years’ work experience in plumbing

Current backflow certification

Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Roto-Rooter

Handheld power tools

Job description

Plumber Technician

Shift: Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30am – 4:30pm

The Plumber Technician is responsible for performing work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing facilities, with oversite from our Maintenance Supervisor and support from our current Master Plumber. This position will increase in scope and outcomes over a two-year period from the date of hire, culminating in the candidate successfully obtaining their Memphis/Shelby County Journeymen Plumber Certification.

Responsibilities

• The Plumber performs yearly backflow testing for the college; the Plumber Technician may perform this task if certified.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing facilities, including fixtures, pipelines, sewer traps, acid waste, and other specialty plumbing systems.
• Installs new facilities such as water heaters, drinking fountains, drains, tubs, faucets, valves, pumps, etc.
• Operates equipment such as Roto-Rooter and other handheld power tools.
• Replaces and extends old plumbing lines; adds new lines, including cutting and fabricating materials and amending blueprints.
• Reviews work orders and orders materials for completion of jobs; monitors inventory.
• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.
• One to three years’ work experience in plumbing field, required.
• A current backflow certification is preferred.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, physical capacity assessment, and drug screen.

Plumber

The Plumber is responsible for performing skilled journey-level work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing facilities.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and must be insurable by the College’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, physical capacity assessment, and drug screen.
• Five years’ work experience in plumbing field, required.
• A current backflow certification from MLGW is required.
• Memphis/Shelby County Journeyman Plumber’s certificate, required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift floor to waist seventy-three (73) pounds.
• Ability to carry tools and equipment up to seventy-three (73) pounds while stepping up and down stairs.
• Ability to lift waist to shoulder twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Climb ladders and perform work at height, including ascending and descending while carrying tools weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds with one hand.
• Ability to frequently work on hands and knees, in bent or stooped positions, and perform sustained overhead work.
• May use forceful grip to loosen and tighten pipe fittings and forceful pulling to extract Roto-Rooter.
• Repetitive use of physical force, including pushing, pulling, lifting, and gripping (grip strength, dexterity, and sustained physical effort).
• Perform pushing and pulling motions using both upper body strength and coordination (i.e., pulling piping equipment) from a kneeling position.
• Maintain physical stamina to complete multiple cycles of strenuous activities safely and efficiently.
• May be exposed to chemical, mechanical or electrical hazards.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time (11 days)
• Sick Time (12 days)
• Paid Holidays (21 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Remission

Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.