PLUMBING TECHNICIAN II
Position Summary
Are you a hardworking professional looking to solidify your career in the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) trades? We are seeking a Plumbing Technician 2 to join our project teams.
This is al position designed for individuals who are eager to learn through minimally supervised, hands-on experience in both new construction and large-scale renovation environments. You won't just be "fixing leaks"—you’ll be a vital part of a coordinated team building the infrastructure of our community.
We are seeking a Plumbing Technician 2 to support our MEP project teams. You will lead and/or assist in the installation and repair of various plumbing systems in new construction and renovation projects. This role is designed for individuals with a strong work ethic who are eager to build a career in the plumbing trade through minimally supervised, hands-on experience.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Support other technicians in diagnosing leaks, clearing blockages, and performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Maintain a clean job site, organize tools on the service truck, and strictly adhere to OSHA safety protocols.
- Work alongside electrical and HVAC teams to ensure plumbing systems do not conflict with other building infrastructure.
- Capacity to take on supervisory role in projects, guiding and mentoring junior technicians and coordinating team efforts
- Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints, schematics, and plumbing codes for installation and maintenance work.
- Thorough understanding of commercial plumbing systems including water distribution, drainage, sewage systems, and backflow prevention.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve more complex plumbing issues, utilizing critical thinking and advanced techniques.
- Capacity to take on supervisory roles in projects, guiding and mentoring junior technicians and coordinating team efforts.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints, schematics, and plumbing codes for installation and maintenance work.
- Ability to interact professionally with clients, address concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Familiarity with state and local plumbing codes, ensuring compliance during installations and repairs.
Strong understanding of advanced safety practices and willingness to mentor others on maintaining a safe job site.
Duties/Responsibilities Cont.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Masters Certification or 10-15 years of relevant experience in plumbing or a related field
- Proficiency in advanced tools and technology (pipe inspection cameras, pressure testing equipment, and advanced soldering techniques
- Thorough understanding of commercial plumbing systems including water distribution, drainage, sewage systems, and backflow prevention
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- 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
Competencies
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 50-75lbs, 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
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Nearest Major Market: Roanoke
