Plumbing Tradesman

Description

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country and as a quickly growing company, we are always looking for passionate, talented, and creative people to join our team’s roster. If you are looking for a challenge that will lead you to the next level of your career, you have found the right place.

Position Summary

The Plumbing Tradesman is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems and fixtures in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This role involves working with a variety of plumbing systems and tools, ensuring all work complies with local codes and safety regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install new plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures, and appliances, in accordance with blueprints and local building codes.
• Diagnose and repair issues in existing plumbing systems, such as leaks, blockages, and malfunctioning fixtures.
• Conduct routine inspections of plumbing systems to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety and code standards.
• Use specialized tools and equipment to identify and resolve plumbing problems efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their plumbing needs, provide clear explanations of work performed, and offer recommendations for improvements.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of oneself and others on site.
• Keep accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on each job for billing and reporting purposes.
• Work with other tradespeople, contractors, and suppliers to complete projects on time and within budget.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a plumbing apprenticeship program or vocational training is preferred.
• Valid plumbing license as required by local regulations; additional certifications (e.g., gas fitting, backflow prevention) are a plus.
• Proven experience as a plumbing tradesman or in a similar role, with a solid understanding of plumbing systems and tools.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent manual dexterity and physical stamina.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May work inside or outside.  Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead. 
2. Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet. 
3. Climb ladders of all types. 
4. Complete full day assignments involving overhead work. 
5. Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.
6. Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
7. Possess good vision, normal or corrected. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision to discern color coded wires, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
8. Possess good hearing, normal or corrected. 
9. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times. 
10. Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position is often required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts. 
11. Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a military veteran, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.  Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.