Plumbing Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

At Hoffmann Brothers, we stand committed to our mission of  Improving Life in Every Home – our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we live and serve.

For over 40 years, we have been an industry leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair for residential and commercial properties. Hoffmann has grown from a small family business of 50 employees to a 400+ member multi-market organization with significant aspirations for further growth. Recipient of multiple Top Workplace and industry awards, we believe in taking the best care of our employees, and they will take the best care of our customers.

Summary of Job:  The Plumbing Professional is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in residential homes and some light-commercial applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify required tools and special equipment; select the type and size of pipe required.
• Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment
• Assemble and install valves and fittings; install, repair and maintain water treatment equipment, piping and controls, underground storm sanitary and water piping systems, sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, conditioners, plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim
• Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks
• Perform scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, graded, and meet the requirements of the appropriate codes
• Communicate with customers in a clear, confident manner throughout the entire service so that they are aware of what is going on inside their home/business
• Work safely and help ensure that those you work with are working in a safe manner
• Operate drain cleaning and clearing equipment; perform jetting and milling when required
• Operate or assist on jobs requiring excavation; trenching, and hand-digging when required
• Perform or assist on partial and full repipes

Requirements

• Candidate must have a minimum of 3+ years of residential and/or commercial experience, a combination of install and service
• Able to pass a background and MVR, drug & background check; CDL not required
• All employees of Hoffmann Brothers must consider safety as their primary job. General knowledge of safe working practices and federal/state OSHA requirements is required as applicable.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

To adequately perform the duties of this job, the employee is regularly and routinely required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop hands to finger, handle controls; hear, and talk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to climb ladders, work in hot and cold environments, and work in small crawl spaces. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50lbs and up. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment can vary depending on the season and scope of work – employees are required to work outdoors throughout the seasons. The work environment will subject employees to continual interruptions and changing priorities. Effective, consistent, and constant communication with customers, vendors, co-workers, and others is required.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits to all of our employees, which include:

• Competitive Pay (Base Pay + Commission and SPIFFs)
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Premiums for you and your eligible dependents
• No on-call or scheduled weekends!
• 9 Paid Holidays + 3 weeks Paid Time Off - Starting Day 1
• 401(K) with Company Match up to 10% (HB doubles the match!)
• Great Work Environment and Healthy Work/Life Balance
• Paid Training and Leadership Development Programs
• Take Home Company Vehicle
• Endless Opportunities for Advancement
• …and so much more