Multi Family Residential and Commercial Plumber
Reports to: Maintenance Dispatcher
Department: Maintenance Department
Employment Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Company Overview: Swami International was established in 1978. The founder envisioned a company with a hands-on management style, a property management company that would be directly involved with all aspects of providing a comfortable, affordable living environment for our residents.
Position Overview: We are in search of trained professionals who specialize in copper and galvanized plumbing needs and piping of various properties, such as multifamily apartments, and commercial buildings. Work includes travel to various job sites to diagnose and solve plumbing issues. Plumbers respond to emergencies like burst pipes and perform routine maintenance to keep plumbing systems safe and functional while preventing future problems like leaks or rusted pipe fittings. Plumbers source the right materials to help company maintain their plumbing, enabling appropriate drainage and water flow for indoor and outdoor areas, they may enter crawl spaces to solve problems with pipes and make sure they connect properly to indoor plumbing fixtures like water heaters, toilets and sinks.
Essential Duties:
Carry out regular maintenance of plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites
Re-piping from galvanized to copper plumbing systems,
Perform installation of plumbing systems at new properties
Inspect previously installed plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites
Perform any necessary repairs to previously installed systems
Answer calls for plumbing issues from general contractors
Keep up to date with current safety regulations and requirements for the various plumbing systems a company installs and maintains
Work carefully to follow all current regulations for plumbing work to ensure that all installed systems pass inspections
Communicate well with clients to ensure client satisfaction
Communicate well with team members and fellow employees
Manage a work log
Keep detailed reports of work done at various job sites
Provide information regarding plumbing system upkeep to clients
Following safeguards, rules and regulations
Collateral
1. Perform other tasks and special projects as required.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Min. of 2 years painting experience
Must provide own transportation; ability to provide own tools a plus.
car travel required;
Proof of valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required;
Prefer one or more of the following certifications; plumbing license, EPA certified and certified in Osha safety requirements;
Proven ability to safely operate power tools;
Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary a plus;
Must be professional and costumer service oriented, with the ability to deal effectively with unsatisfied tenants;
Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to express thoughts clearly and exchange information with others;
Bi-lingual Spanish a plus;
Able to work in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while using common sense;
Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and assess a problem;
Ability to follow directions and take initiative;
Excellent time management skills including the ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented;
Maintains a safe working environment;
Able to endure and experience temperature changes;
Able to lift and or carry up to 20 pounds above shoulder level on a frequent basis and team lifting above 50 pounds when necessary;
Ability to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, and or crawl;
Ability to work in small, confined workspaces.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Compensation:
Benefits as described in the Swami Employee Handbook
Hourly $25-$45 paid semi-monthly, commensurate on experience and certifications