Position Title: Plumber I
Location Name: Roanoke Service Experts
Location Address: 1250 Intervale Dr. Salem Va. 24153
Why You Should Join the Service Experts Team
Our team consists of the very best; we believe in doing what is right for our customers and our employees. We provide our employees with the training support and an opportunity for unlimited professional growth.Join us and become an EXPERT!
Service Experts Company Perks and Benefits for YOU
- Top Pay for Top Performers including incentive and bonus opportunities (depending on the position)
- Our Top Plumbers earn over $130000 annually. Total Compensation is Hourly plus Spiffs/Commissions ***Depending on Center this could be more
- Generous PTO provided
- 20 paid days off within your first year of employment (vacation personal holidays & national holidays)
- 25 paid days off after your 2nd year of employment
- No layoffs during Slow Season due to our extensive customer base you will never have to worry about not being able to provide for your family yearround
- Ready to get out of your work truck We have ample advancement and careergrowth opportunities available across the U.S.
- Hold on to your more of your paycheck with Companysponsored Medical Dental and Vision Insurance programs
- Companyprovided smart phone tablet uniform plan and tool replacement program
- Well make you better at what you do with our internal Training Academy
- Bestinclass 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with attractive company matching contributions
- Companypaid employee Life Insurance with options for YOU and your Family!
- Shortterm and Longterm disability insurance options that will protect you and your family if you are unable to work
- Supplemental benefit programs such as:Legal advice pet insurance and health advocacy programs
Come join the BEST and the BIGGEST team in HVAC: Service Experts Heating Air Conditioning & Plumbing!
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plumber I to join our Service Experts HVAC and Plumbing team. In this role you will be responsible for leading plumbing projects performing advanced installations repairs maintenance and troubleshooting of plumbing systems. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations exceptional problemsolving abilities and strong leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyzes diagnoses and resolves customer problems in a courteous professional timely and accurate manner. Identifies potential problems to prevent premature and unexpected breakdowns or callbacks.
- Maintains and repairs plumbing systems carrying water steam chemicals and fuel in heating cooling lubricating and other process piping systems by replacing defective washers replacing or mending broken pipes or opening clogged drains. Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures; test joints and pipe systems for leaks open clogged drains measure cut thread bend ream and install pipe and pipe fittings. Inspects high pressure air steam water and gas systems to ascertain malfunctions.
- Assembles pipe sections tubing or fittings using couplings clamps screws bolts cement plastic solvent caulking or soldering brazing or welding equipment. Weld small pipes or special piping using specialized techniques equipment or materials such as computerassisted welding or microchip fabrication.
- Locates and marks the position of pipe installations connections passage holes or fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels and cuts openings
- Installs pipe assemblies fittings valves appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters or fixtures such as sinks or toilets using hand or power tools. Anchors steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place. Cuts openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings using hand or power tools.
- Measures cuts threads or bends pipe to required angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters pipethreading machines or pipebending machine
- Installs underground storm sanitary or water piping systems extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
- Reviews blueprints building codes or specifications to determine work details or procedures. Interprets drawings and specifications to determine layout requirements. Studies building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs to establish the sequence of pipe installations and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
- Fills pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
- Directs helpers engaged in pipe cutting preassembly or installation of plumbing systems or components
- Ensures company property vehicles and tools are being used maintained and properly accounted for
- Maintains current plumbing and/or gas license in accordance with governmental regulations
- Follows standard procedures and process ensures that the company vehicle is properly stocked returns defective warranty parts to branch and orders/replenishes vehicle stock as needed
- Represents the company professionally honestly and ethically in all business matters and activities
- Performs similar/other duties as needed or assigned
Health & Safety Roles and Responsibilities:
- Reports any unsafe acts conditions and hazards to direct supervisor/manager immediately
- Reports any contravention of legislation or company policy procedure or program to direct supervisor/manager immediately
- Corrects substandard acts or conditions within area of control
- Uses and maintains appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
- Never removes or renders ineffective any safety guards devices or clothing prescribed to be in place or worn
- Complies with the general rules as prescribed by company program(s) procedure(s)
- Operates devises or equipment as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
- Participates in any safety initiatives teams or committees
- Reports all injuries or incidents as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s) immediately
- Provides input on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents
- Does not perform any act that may endanger the safety or wellbeing of others
- Does not engage in any pranks contests or rough boisterous behavior
- Works in compliance with applicable legislative requirement
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience as a Plumber I or 15 years in a plumbing role.
- Thorough knowledge of plumbing codes regulations and best practices.
- Extensive experience in interpreting and analyzing blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong understanding of plumbing systems materials and tools.
- Exceptional problemsolving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Effective communication leadership and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects.
- Valid drivers license.
Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioningis an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of Service Experts.
Service Experts is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation please email