Rhodes

Rhodes

Plumber Technician or Plumber

Memphis, Tennessee

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago

About the role

  • This position will increase in scope and outcomes over a two-year period from the date of hire, culminating in the candidate successfully obtaining their Memphis/Shelby County Journeymen Plumber Certification.
  • The Plumber is responsible for performing skilled journey-level work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing facilities.

Responsibilities

  • The Plumber Technician is responsible for performing work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing facilities, with oversite from our Maintenance Supervisor and support from our current Master Plumber.
  • Maintain physical stamina to complete multiple cycles of strenuous activities safely and efficiently.
  • The Plumber performs yearly backflow testing for the college; the Plumber Technician may perform this task if certified.
  • Repairs and maintains plumbing facilities, including fixtures, pipelines, sewer traps, acid waste, and other specialty plumbing systems
  • Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.

Requirements

  • One to three years' work experience in plumbing field, required.
  • This position requires a valid driver's license, good driving record, and must be insurable by the College's insurance carrier.
  • Must be able to pass a background check, pre-employment physical, physical capacity assessment, and drug screen.
  • Five years' work experience in plumbing field, required.
  • A current backflow certification from MLGW is required.
  • Memphis/Shelby County Journeyman Plumber's certificate, required.
  • Ability to lift floor to waist seventy-three (73) pounds.
  • Ability to carry tools and equipment up to seventy-three (73) pounds while stepping up and down stairs.
  • Ability to lift waist to shoulder twenty-five (25 pounds).

Nice to have

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.
  • A current backflow certification is preferred.

Skills

  • Operates equipment such as Roto-Rooter and other handheld power tools.

Benefits

  • 403 (b) Retirement
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time (11 days)
  • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Tuition Remission

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