Journeyman Service Plumber

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair systems used for potable drinking water, sewage, and drainage piping as well as pipes, fittings, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution, wastewater disposal, and venting in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Ensure plumbing systems and related equipment are working efficiently, properly, and affordably.

What you'll do:

1. Evaluate customer needs and make recommendations for correction and/or improvement.
2. Install, remove, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and related equipment.
3. Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools; cut and thread pipes, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine; bend pipes to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by hand.
4. Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and non-metals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tools and power tools.
5. Join pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and calk joint.
6. Fill pipe system with water or air and read pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
7. Install and repair plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
8. Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
9. Respond directly to customer questions, explain services provided, and provide Dispatch with detailed summary of related costs for billing purpose.
10. Complete all required paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
11. Assist Service Sales with customer scope development, technical analysis/support for retrofits, upgrades and/or enhancements to existing equipment.
12. Mentor/train assisting apprentices.
13. Perform all work within the confines of Brandt's safety rules and regulations.
14. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Ability to read blueprints, layout plans and wiring diagram.
• Proficient at inspecting, troubleshooting, and making repairs on plumbing system.
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete delegated work within specified time.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written direct.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment drug-screen and physical test.
• Must be available to be on stand-by and work intermittently during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access. requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

What you bring to the table:

• High school degree (or GED); successful completion of 5-year plumbing apprenticeship program preferred.
• Active Texas Journeyman Plumber license
• OSHA-10 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Valid Texas Driver License and clean driving record

YOU Matter

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt's goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that's as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you're someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we're looking for you At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you'll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you're ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, thenJOINour team and become a part of an organizationthat valuesPEOPLE,SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY,ACCOUNTABILITY& SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website:Southland Careersor onFacebookorLinkedIN

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video -Working at Southland

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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