PLUMBING TECHNICIAN I

Branch Builds, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Builds, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Plumbing Technician 1 to join our MEP project teams. This entry-level role offers hands-on training in both new construction and renovation environments.

You will assist in the installation and repair of plumbing systems while learning from experienced technicians and maintaining safety standards. Travel is frequently required to job sites, and the role typically entails a 40-hour workweek in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-4 years of plumbing-related experience.
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adherence to OSHA safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rough-ins by measuring, cutting, and threading pipes (PVC, PEX, Copper) and installing hangers and supports.
• Help assemble and install sinks, toilets, water heaters, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Support diagnosing leaks, clearing blockages, and performing routine preventive maintenance.
• Read basic blueprints and diagrams to determine the layout of water supply and waste systems.
• Maintain a clean job site, organize tools, and adhere to safety protocols.
• Work alongside other trades to avoid conflicts with building infrastructure.
• May instruct and mentor others on the job site.
• Gather, collate, and classify information.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe wrenches

Drills

Soldering torches

Job description

Are you a hardworking professional looking to solidify your career in the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) trades? We are seeking a Plumbing Technician 1 to join our project teams.

This is an entry-level position designed for individuals who are eager to learn through supervised, hands-on experience in both new construction and large-scale renovation environments. Youwon'tjust be "fixing leaks"—you’llbe a vital part of a coordinated team building the infrastructure of our community.

We are seeking a Plumbing Technician 1 to support our MEP project teams. You willassistin the installation and repair of various plumbing systems in new construction and renovation projects. This entry-level role is designed for individuals with a strong work ethic who are eager to build a career in the plumbing trade through supervised, hands-on experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

• System Installation:Assistwithrough-insby measuring, cutting, and threading pipes (PVC, PEX, Copper) and installing hangers and supports.
• Fixture Setup:Help assemble and install sinks, toilets, water heaters, and other commercial or residential plumbing fixtures.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting:Supportother techniciansin diagnosing leaks, clearing blockages, and performing routine preventive maintenance.
• Technical Support:Read basic blueprints and diagrams todeterminethe layout of water supply and waste systems.
• Safety & Logistics:Maintaina clean job site, organize tools on the service truck, and strictly adhere toOSHAsafety protocols.
• MEP Coordination:Work alongside electrical and HVAC teams to ensure plumbing systems do not conflict with other building infrastructure.
• May give instruction, direction, and mentorship to others on the job site including an assigned helper
• Gather/collate/classify information

Duties/Responsibilities Cont.

• Exercisecriticalthinkingandreasoningskills
• Executework-placesafetyregulations
• Selectstypeandsizeofpipingandrelatedmaterialsandequipmentsuchassupports,hangers, and curbs, according to specifications
• Inspects worksites todeterminepresence of obstructions and toascertainthatwork performed willnot cause structural damage
• Makes plans to coordinate job site materials, subcontracted work, job schedule, and job close-out documents.
• Plans installation and repair to avoid obstructionsand interference with the activitiesof otherworkers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired
• 2-4yearsof relevant experience in plumbing or a related field
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tools (e.g., pipe wrenches, drills, soldering torches).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Adherence to OSHA safety protocols
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Skills

• Completion of a Level 1 plumbing vocational program
• Basic ability to ready blueprints and diagrams to understand plumbing layouts
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form

Compensation Data

Salary Min: $46,245.50

Salary Max: $77,080

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Problem Solving/Analysis

Quality

Sense of Urgency

Initiative

Travel

Travel is frequently required to and from job site locations.

Supervisory Responsibility

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. They will need to stand (approximately 70%), walk (approximately 20%), and sit (approximately 10%). The employee will also need to be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel, talk, and hear. The employee will need to be able to carry and lift up to 50- 75 lbs, and move up to 200lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which typically requires 40 hours per week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequiredofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

Americans with Disabilities (ADA) :Branch provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless doing so would provide an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an employment application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please call 1-540-982-1678.

EEO Policy: It is the policy of The Branch Group and its subsidiary companies Branch Civil, Inc., Branch Builds, and Hopkins | Lacy to assure that applicants for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status. Such action shall include employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job-training. Tina Pfalzgraf is Branch Group’s EEO Officer, and she can be contacted at 3635 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, or 540-982-1678.