Plumbing Service Technician- Journeyman

ZipRecruiter; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent plumbing company in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Journeyman Plumbing Service Technician. The role encompasses installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Qualified candidates must possess relevant certifications and licenses, along with experience in the plumbing trade.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in plumbing or related field.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Backflow Certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, repair, and maintain plumbing systems.
• Safely operate drain cleaning and inspection equipment.
• Perform related duties assigned as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of Standard practices and theory of the plumbing trade

Medical Gas Certification

Confined space certification

Experience with operating heavy equipment

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Education

5 years of Apprentice School or Technical School degree

Journeyman or Master Plumbing license

CFC Certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

McKenney's Inc. is seeking an experienced Journeyman Plumbing Service Technician to join our team in Atlanta, GA.Plumbing Service Technicians (Journeyman) will be required toperform skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of Plumbing systems. Under the direction of the service operations manager a technician will install, diagnose, inspect, repair, maintain and service a wide variety of plumbing systems.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Install, diagnose, inspect, repair, maintain, and service a wide variety of plumbing systems.
• Repair; troubleshoot and maintain domestic hot and cold-water systems.
• Must understand various drainage and vent systems and the ability to repair, maintain and troubleshoot.
• Identify different piping materials and proper tools and methods for repairing and installing the different materials.
• Soldering, brazing, threading and pro-press.
• Installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and appliances.
• Installation and repair of gas piping.
• Basic electrical knowledge for appliances,lift stations, and water heaters.
• Safely operate drain cleaning and inspection equipment such as, jetter, sewer camera, and drain machines.
• Determine requirements for parts, materials, supplies, tools and equipment; establish cost of repairs and equipment replacement; check and test new equipment.
• Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair and maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Backflow Preventer installation, repair, and inspections.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in a safe and orderly condition.
• Perform related duties that are assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of Apprentice School or a Technical School degree, or a combination of journey-level experience.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability during the term of employment.
• Journeyman or Master Plumbing license.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability during the term of employment.
• CFC Certification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Standard practices and theory of the plumbing trade
• Backflow Certification
• Medical Gas Certification.
• Confined space certification.
• Experience with operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Experience in basic record-keeping techniques

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Must Observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Ability to perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Ability to interpret and work from plans, diagrams, blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, and specifications
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions and directions
• Must be able to operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others.
• Must be able to work independently with little direction
• Must meet schedules and time lines
• Must be able to maintain routine records

WORKING CONDITIIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Ability to climb and work at heights, walking, and standing for extended periods of time, lifting, bending, pushing, and moving objects up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments; must also be able to drive in various conditions to conduct work.
• Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to construction, mechanical and electrical-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work requires local and occasional out-of-town travel to job sites and customer locations.
• Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and scaffolds and to negotiate work areas under construction.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce . Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to , color, , , , , or . McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

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