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TILLOTEK

Journeyman Plumber -Brunswick, ME

TILLOTEK, Brunswick, Maine, us, 04011

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Journeyman plumber tasks will involve locating leaks and patching them, as well as repairing blockages and corrosion that are impacting the quality of the client’s system.

You will also be asked to repair and install new fixtures, pipe fittings, and pipes, among other things.

Journeyman Plumber Duties & Responsibilities Journeyman Plumber Responsibilities:

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures for gas, water, and sanitary lines – for storm drains, toilets, sinks, boilers, heat exchangers valves, pumps, drinking fountains, water stills, hot water heaters.

Perform plumbing and general building maintenance services.

Perform backflow testing for irrigation systems.

Will make suggestions to customers on additional plumbing and maintenance needs.

Maintain the license(s) required by the state of Maine for Master Plumber’s.

Remain in compliance with any and all applicable state and local statutes and ordinances.

Accountable for all services provided by a Journeyman or Apprentice Plumber under your supervision.

Meet with regulatory board members and/or licensing authorities as required. Locate and mark pipes and connection positions and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob.

Use hand and power tools to cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.

Use pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe-threading machine to cut and thread pipes.

Use pipe bending machine to bend pipe to required angles.

Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes made from metals or non‑metals.

Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints.

Fill pipe system with water or air and read pressure gauges to ensure system is not leaking.

Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.

May perform welding.

Carry out regular maintenance of plumbing systems at commercial and residential sites.

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 and perform routine inspections.

Education, Licensing and Certification Journeyman Plumber Requirements:

State Approved Journeyman Plumbing License.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Completion of a plumbing apprenticeship or another type of formal plumbing training.

Valid driver’s license.

Must have or be able to obtain OSHA 10 hour or 30 hour certification.

Ability to use a wide variety of plumbing tools and techniques.

Willingness to respond to emergency plumbing situations at odd hours.

Skills & Qualities

High sense of urgency and focus on customer service.

Must have good communication, training and presentation skills.

Must approach business and compliance issues with enthusiasm, recognizing the potential for growth.

Assists in making decisions on all normal and complex repairs.

Ability to lift and carry 70 lbs.

About Tillotek Staffing Solutions: Tillotek is a tech-based recruiting solution that connects employers and job seekers. We provide job advertising, recruiting support, skill assessments, and interview scheduling to both employers and job seekers. Our goal is to make the job search and hiring process seamless, efficient, and tailored to your needs.

For inquiries and applications, reach out to recruiting@tillotek.com

Join Tillotek and embark on a journey to discover exciting job opportunities that align with your aspirations and talents.

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