What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Plumbing Mechanic position at Chesapeake?
Licensed Plumbing Mechanic - Residential New Construction
Reports To: The Plumbing Mechanic will report to the Plumbing Supervisor of the respective Division of Chesapeake Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Job Overview: The Plumbing Mechanic will work apart of the new construction division to construct and install residential plumbing systems.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary packages and bonuses
- Competitive health, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits
- 100% of health premiums paid by Chesapeake Companies for employees
- Tuition reimbursement on approved programs
- Monthly contribution to pay for employee gym membership
- 401(k) and education retirement planning
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Install pipes and fixtures per regulation
- Rough-in
- Install support pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation
- Assembles fittings and valves for installation
- Modify length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for projects
- Use hand tools safely as necessary
- Test plumbing systems for leaks and other problems
- Master Plumber or Journeyman License (Required)
- Minimum 2-4 years of residential plumbing experience (required)
- New construction plumbing
- Able to work in a variety of extreme weather condition
- Must have tools and reliable transportation
- Valid driver’s license
- Able to problem-solve and have strong decision skills
- Resourceful team-player, with ability to also perform independently.
The right individual will be an experienced Plumbing Mechanic with the ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations. They will be able to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities, with proven ability to work independently. They should excel in a very fast paced environment, able to thrive under pressure, and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism. The Plumbing Mechanic should deliver with a “No Excuses, Make It Happen” attitude.
Related keywords: construction, construction laborer, laborer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you describe the types of new construction projects you've worked on (e.g., residential, commercial, multi-family)?
- What phases of new construction plumbing are you most familiar with (e.g., underground, rough-in, top-out, finish)?
- Have you worked primarily as a plumber mechanic on new construction projects (installing systems in new buildings) or as a service plumber (repairing and maintaining existing systems)?"
Experience:
- New construction plumbing: 2 years (Required)
- Residential service experience: (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Journeyman License (Required)
Work Location: On the road