Journeyman Plumber

San Antonio TX

Description

The Position: We’re looking for an experienced Journeyman Plumber to join our team in San Antonio, TX to efficiently undertake a variety of plumbing tasks involved within the restaurant and industrial industry. The tasks range from fixing leakages to installing pipes and grease trap maintenance. Our ideal candidate is an individual with a practical mind and manual dexterity, who can work efficiently with great attention to detail while working independently and within budget. Requirements: Education and Experience: • High school diploma or GED • Valid driver license • Clean driving record required • Minimum of 1+ year or relevant work experience • Must possess a Valid Plumbing License with the Texas State Board of Plumbing • Must possess your own hand tools (not company provided Skills and Abilities: • Must possess the ability to use technology such as smart phones and iPads and computers • Must possess the ability to operate basic hand tools necessary for the craft • Must possess excellent communication skills • Must have a professional appearance and personality • Must pay attention to detail, use common sense and put our customers first • Must have the ability and knowledge to operate a jetting machine Our ideal candidate is a journeyman level plumber that has a backflow certification or has the ability to obtain the certification within 30 days of hire. An OSSF certification will also need to be obtained within 30 days which will be paid for by the company. At WRM/Southwaste we are customer service driven and need an individual who puts customers first while also working with management to secure growth withing the industry. Commercial and Industrial Service work preferred but not required. Responsibilities: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains water lines, air lines, gas lines, vacuum lines, sewer lines, acid drain lines, sump pumps, sewer ejectors, domestic water pumps, water heaters, piping, traps, valves, vents, washbowls, sinks, toilet fixtures, fittings, faucets, drains, drains tables, forgers, basins valves, plug valves, acid neutralizer, condensate drains, roof drains, water filters, drinking fountains, decorative fountains, expansion tanks, and associated underground utilities. All within a residential or commercial environment. • Possess working knowledge of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) • Cuts and threads pipes, brazes, soft solders copper pipe, and pro-press pipe. • Works off of ladders, scaffolding, and roof tops of buildings. • Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washer and seats in leaky faucets, repairs burst pipes, and opens clogged drains. • Uses augers and high-pressure hydro jetting equipment to unstop all types of sewers, building drains, main grease lines. • Inspects building, emergency eye washer and shower and repairs, replaces and installs as required. • Inspects and repairs natural gas lines, gas meters and gas regulators and repairs, replaces and installs, as required. • Repairs sewer pipes and unstops clogged lines. • Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Ensuring company vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, clean, and in good working condition • Inspects and repairs lift stations, grease interceptors, grit interceptors and oil water separators. • Assembles and installs valves and pipe-fittings. Repairs and maintains valves, faucets, water heaters, traps, sinks, washbowls, sewers, vents and fixtures. • Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine and joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fitting, solder, plastic solvent, pro-press, fusion weld, and caulks joints. • Connect and maintains hot water heater units, gas heater, and furnaces and checks for safe operation. • Fills pipe system with water or air and read pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking. • Trouble shoot system for malfunction; analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves system problems. • Installs, repairs, and tests Backflow system components. • Effectively communicates with peers and upper management regarding solutions to problems with solid time increments. • Provide comprehensive review of construction plans and submittal data. • Survey building and perform maintenance on equipment, demonstrating effective teamwork and leadership skills. • Must be available on an “On-Call”, over time, and odd hours to support our customers. • Perform other duties as required and assigned. Why Should You Apply? • Competitive industry compensation • Excellent comprehensive benefits • Collaborative teams working toward a common goal • Environmentally conscious company We are an equal opportunity employer; committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.