Residential Licensed Plumber

Andgar Mechanical LLC is seeking a Full-time Residential Licensed Plumber based out of our headquarters in Ferndale WA servicing Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

We are a robust team of professionals whose expertise and dedication allow us to thrive in a work environment where honesty integrity and reliability are paramount. Our team works closely openly shares information and strives to ensure that no technician is left behind or unsupported.

As a Licensed Plumber you will perform residential plumbing installation repair replacement troubleshooting and maintenance of plumbing systems fixtures piping water heaters drainage systems gas piping and hydronic heating systems. The position requires the ability to work independently diagnose plumbing problems develop effective solutions and complete work in accordance with applicable plumbing codes manufacturer specifications and Andgar Mechanical standards.

You will work with various piping materials and systems including PVC copper ABS steel PEX and other approved materials. Responsibilities include providing professional customer service maintaining accurate job documentation assisting with project planning mentoring apprentices and supporting the overall success of the Plumbing Service Department.

This position also participates in the departments scheduled on-call rotation to provide emergency plumbing services and respond to customer needs outside regular business hours.

Pay Incentives and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $35 - $55 per hour DOE
• Stocked van w/ gas card (based on proven ability to work independently)
• Company paid cell phone & tablet
• Competitive Medical Dental and Life Insurance benefits
• HSA Vision ST & LT Disability Critical Illness Accident
• Employee Assistance Program and Counselor on staff
• 401K (with company percentage match)
• 6 paid holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off (Our PTO accumulates at a rate that exceeds the state-mandated minimum)
• Flexibility to attend family functions sports games recitals etc.
• Ongoing Training and education and professional development
• Referral bonus and Safety Recognition program
• Employee Assistance Program and Counselor on staff
• Employee Discount Program
• Steady reliable work (Andgar has been in business for nearly 80 years) and a family-oriented company culture

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform residential plumbing installations repairs replacements troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Diagnose plumbing problems and recommend appropriate repair or replacement options.
• Install repair and maintain water distribution drainage venting gas piping water heaters fixtures and related plumbing systems.
• Install service and troubleshoot hydronic heating systems and boilers within the employees qualifications and licensing.
• Complete assigned service calls efficiently while maintaining quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate job requirements determine necessary materials and equipment and communicate additional work or material needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accurate job notes material lists time records and service recommendations.
• Identify code violations safety concerns and potential system failures and communicate findings to the customer and appropriate company personnel.
• Provide customers with clear explanations of findings available solutions and recommended repairs.
• Present repair and replacement options in accordance with Andgar pricing and sales procedures.
• Maintain an organized service vehicle and ensure required tools equipment and commonly used materials are available.
• Mentor and assist plumbing apprentices by demonstrating proper installation techniques troubleshooting methods safe work practices and professional customer service.
• Assist with project layout material ordering testing and coordination when assigned.
• Coordinate with the Plumbing Manager dispatch other trades contractors and vendors as needed.
• Participate in the scheduled on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergency service requests.
• Follow all company procedures plumbing codes safety requirements and manufacturer installation instructions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of applicable Washington State plumbing codes regulations and industry standards.
• Ability to independently diagnose troubleshoot repair and install residential plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of water distribution drainage venting gas piping water heaters fixtures and related plumbing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans specifications installation instructions and technical documentation.
• Ability to determine materials tools labor requirements and installation methods for assigned work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in the field.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers coworkers contractors vendors dispatch and management.
• Ability to provide clear explanations of plumbing problems and recommended solutions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while meeting scheduling and productivity expectations.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when assistance or management approval is needed.
• Ability to mentor apprentices and contribute to the development of other team members.
• Ability to use company technology and software to complete work orders document jobs and record labor and materials.
• Ability to respond reliably to assigned on-call responsibilities.
• Commitment to safety quality workmanship customer satisfaction and company standards.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current Washington State plumbing license appropriate for the assigned work such as PL01 Journey Level or PL02 Residential Specialty as applicable.
• Current drivers license and an acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to complete required training within the companys established timeframe.
• Completion of Andgar 101 First Aid and forklift training within six months of hire as applicable to the position.
• Completion of the Core Curriculum Assessment Test within the first 90 days as applicable.
• Relevant residential plumbing installation service repair and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work independently and represent Andgar Mechanical professionally in customers homes.
• Willingness to participate in required company training and the scheduled on-call rotation.

On-Call Rotation

The Licensed Plumber is required to participate in the Plumbing Service Departments scheduled on-call rotation.

On-call responsibilities include:

• Being available during assigned on-call periods.
• Answering or promptly returning calls from dispatch or customers.
• Responding to emergency plumbing service requests within established company expectations.
• Maintaining the necessary tools equipment and materials to handle common emergency repairs.
• Communicating job status findings and follow-up needs to dispatch and management.
• Completing service documentation and time records for all after-hours work.
• Following all company safety procedures and customer service standards while performing emergency work.

The schedule rotation frequency response expectations and applicable on-call compensation will be established by the Plumbing Manager and communicated to employees.

Drug Free Workplace. Andgar desires to provide a drug-free healthful and safe workplace. This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death therefore a successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment drug testing including cannabis in accordance with RCW 49.44.240

Andgar is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.