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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