Journeyman Plumber

A Journeyman Plumber is becoming a skilled professional with multiple years of experience in their trade.  You will have an opportunity for continued career progression.  You’ll create with your hands, working outdoors in different environments, and tell your family and friends “I helped build that”. 

Military Veterans encouraged to apply! 

Your pay: Depends on experience. Annual reviews and pay increases.

Your Benefits: 

• Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Plans (non-tobacco) at no cost to you! 
• Company paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability. 
• Other benefits include Vision, Dental, and optional insurance coverage. 
• 7 paid holidays every year. 
• Boot and Clothing allowance after 6 months.
• Paid time off (PTO) – start accruing hours on Day 1. 
• 401(k) Plan with company match! 
• Company-paid life insurance & so much more. 

Your main Tasks: 

• Work safely no matter what.  Safety is our highest priority. 
• Lay out and install commercial pipes in a wide variety of job settings. 
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angles.
• Install hangers to hold pipes in place.
• Work at heights, from ladders, lifts, or roof. 
• Install plumbing fixtures. 
• Use a variety of power & hand tools. 
• Brazing copper.
• Help teach Apprentices on the job site.

Experience or Certification needed: 

• 4 years of Commercial Plumbing experience.
• A High School diploma or GED is required. 

You need to be able to; 

• Keep it a Drug-free Workplace. 
• Be punctual and reliable. 
• Work as a team. 
• Do Basic “Tape measure math” 
• Work in extremes of heat, cold and bad weather, indoors and outdoors. 
• Stand and walk throughout the workday, and lift/carry up to 60 lbs. 
• Willing to be cross trained in different trades.
• Work efficiently in confined spaces. 
• Work reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending. 
• Exercise fine motor control, with good vision and excellent hand-eye coordination. 

SKMES is the region's leader in HVACR, Electrical, and Plumbing services. We have a well-established reputation for quality work by quality people. One of the top 3 largest mechanical contractors in the nation and the value leader in the market. 

SKMES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.