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Branch Group lists this PLUMBING TECHNICIAN I opportunity in roanoke, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Plumbing Technician IAre you a hardworking professional looking to solidify your career in the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) trades? We are seeking a Plumbing Technician 1 to join our project teams. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals who are eager to learn through supervised, hands-on experience in both new construction and large-scale renovation environments. You won't just be "fixing leaks"—you'll be a vital part of a coordinated team building the infrastructure of our community.Duties/Responsibilities:System Installation: Assist with rough-ins by measuring, cutting, and threading pipes (PVC, PEX, Copper) and installing hangers and supports.Fixture Setup: Help assemble and install sinks, toilets, water heaters, and other commercial or residential plumbing fixtures.Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Support other technicians in diagnosing leaks, clearing blockages, and performing routine preventive maintenance.Technical Support: Read basic blueprints and diagrams to determine the layout of water supply and waste systems.Safety & Logistics: Maintain a clean job site, organize tools on the service truck, and strictly adhere to OSHA safety protocols.MEP Coordination: Work alongside electrical and HVAC teams to ensure plumbing systems do not conflict with other building infrastructure.May give instruction, direction, and mentorship to others on the job site including an assigned helperGather/collate/classify informationExercise critical thinking and reasoning skillsExecute work-place safety regulationsSelects type and size of piping and related materials and equipment such as supports, hangers, and curbs, according to specificationsInspects worksites to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that work performed will not cause structural damageMakes plans to coordinate job site materials, subcontracted work, job schedule, and job close-out documentsPlans installation and repair to avoid obstructions and interference with the activities of other workersQualifications:High school diploma or GED required2-4 years of relevant experience in plumbing or a related fieldFamiliarity with basic hand and power tools (e.g., pipe wrenches, drills, soldering torches)Ability to work collaboratively in a team environmentAdherence to OSHA safety protocolsValid driver's license and clean driving recordPreferred Skills:Completion of a Level 1 plumbing vocational programBasic ability to read blueprints and diagrams to understand plumbing layoutsAbility to communicate effectively in verbal and written formCompetencies:Problem Solving/AnalysisQualitySense of UrgencyAdaptability/FlexibilityInitiativeWork Environment/SafetyTravelTravel is frequently required to and from job site locations.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.They will need to stand (approximately 70%), walk (approximately 20%), and sit (approximately 10%).The employee will also need to be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel, talk, and hear.The employee will need to be able to carry and lift up to 50-75 lbs, and move up to 200lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position which typically requires 40 hours per week.AAP/EEO Statement:It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.
Worksite address
roanoke, VA, 24019, US
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