A1 Sewer and Drain, A Groundworks Company, is seeking a talented Plumbing Technician to join their team in the Hampton Roads area!
The Plumbing Technician is responsible for maintaining plumbing and piping systems and associated components, identifying repair/replacement opportunities, and providing excellent customer service. This role will lead the installing, maintaining, and repairing of plumbing systems and fixtures which will include toilet replacements, faucet replacements, water heater replacements, soldering, and common plumbing repairs. In addition, this role will inspect and test plumbing systems for safety, functionality, water quality, and code compliance in residential. The Plumbing Technician will address customer queries, troubleshoot and resolve problems, and prepare cost estimates.
What we provide for our employees:
- Bi-weekly Pay & bonus/commission opportunities
- Full-time nonseasonal work, we work year-round!
- Employee Ownership Program
- Career development & advancement - we promote from within 90% of the time.
- Competitive and rewarding, family-oriented culture
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) retirement program with a company match, 2 weeks paid time off & 6 holidays
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate a snake to clear main and branch drain lines in homes and businesses.
- Operate and tow a Jetter to clear clogged sewer lines.
- Knowledge and experience to diagnose, repair and/or replace all aspects of a water heater (Electric, Gas and Tankless) in home or business.
- Install fixtures (Kitchen faucet, Bathroom fixtures and tub/shower fixtures) and repair existing fixtures (Valve stim replacement/rebuild).
- Remove and replace a toilet or rebuild the components of a toilet.
- Operate a sewer camera and locater to determine the cause of sewer line issues. Ability to locate sewer lines and mark.
- Locate gas line leaks and make appropriate repairs and follow required red tag process.
- Remove/replace/repair existing gas lines as well as install/run new gas lines.
- Remove/replace/repair existing water lines as well as install/run new water lines.
- Remove and replace existing garbage disposals.
- Utilize leak detection equipment to locate where a leak is occurring under slabs and ground.
- Certification to conduct Back Flow Testing- Test and verify a backflow is operational.
- Diagnose, and present a solution to the homeowner in a professional manner with a written proposal, drawing and pictures.
- Provide your own hand tools
- Operate a company vehicle monitored by GPS and maintain safe driving habits
- Utilize ServiceTitan to document Service Calls- Notes and Pictures are required on all service calls.
- On Call and weekend shifts: We have a rotating schedule. Each shift is a 5-day work week with 1-2 on calls per month.
- All other duties assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Residential Plumbing
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s license and insurable driving record required
- Knowledge of basic hand and plumbing tools
- Experience with home and commercial software and technology (example: ServiceTitan)
- License and certifications preferred but not required: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Backflow Tester, Leak Detection
- Operations of plumbing & piping systems and related equipment
- Comprehends technical information and blueprints
- Attention to detail.
- Has the ability to work independently.
- Must be a team player, committed to working in a quality environment.
- Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills.
A1 Sewer & Drain, a Groundworks Company, has been serving customers since 1987. They’ve consistently served residential and commercial plumbing needs of satisfied customers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Tabb, Grafton, Smithfield, James City County, and Hampton Roads.
A Class A licensed contractor that holds an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau which highlights their ability to help every customer with a team of experienced, uniformed, well-trained professionals that take great pride in what they do. They provide a 100% guarantee on all work, unless otherwise noted with competitive rates, dependable service, and 24/7 emergency services.
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