JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER - WE WILL BEAT YOUR CURRENT PAY!
Company
The Blue Collar Recruiter
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
45–55 an hour
Posted
3 days ago
Via
ZipRecruiter
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Job Description
JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER
About the Role:
As a Journeyman Plumber, you will play a vital role in our plumbing projects, ensuring that they are completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all relevant codes and regulations. You will work on a variety of residential and commercial plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance projects.
Why You’ll Want to Work Here:
• Core values that we live every day – not just words on a page: We Win Together, Today Not Tomorrow, Performance Not Politics
• Performance pay directly tied to results – You deliver for us, we deliver for you
Benefits you will use – Full medical, dental, and vision packages including fully employer paid options
• Secure your financial future – 401(k) with company match
• We invest in your future – ongoing training that directly results into bigger career opportunities combined with continuous education stipends
• Speed and scale – Work with a company that operates at the speed of a start up with the investment backing of institutional investors
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance in residential and commercial properties.
• Diagnose plumbing issues and provide effective solutions.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to plan plumbing systems.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant plumbing codes and safety standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete plumbing tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and hours worked.
• Provide exceptional customer service and always maintain a professional demeanor.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and technological advancements.
Qualifications:
• Journeyman Plumber license or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience as a Journeyman Plumber.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and regulations.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call when necessary.
Interpersonal Qualifications:
• Customer service focus and mindset, putting our employees and Partners first, with excellent ability to communicate and develop relationships.
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities to improve things both big and small.
• Highly organized, ability to act quickly while still having attention to detail.
• Hold yourself to a higher standard and exhibit a high level of integrity.
Company DescriptionWe help skilled tradespeople find jobs they love with top employers, fair pay, real growth, and career support every step of the way.
About the Role:
As a Journeyman Plumber, you will play a vital role in our plumbing projects, ensuring that they are completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all relevant codes and regulations. You will work on a variety of residential and commercial plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance projects.
Why You’ll Want to Work Here:
• Core values that we live every day – not just words on a page: We Win Together, Today Not Tomorrow, Performance Not Politics
• Performance pay directly tied to results – You deliver for us, we deliver for you
Benefits you will use – Full medical, dental, and vision packages including fully employer paid options
• Secure your financial future – 401(k) with company match
• We invest in your future – ongoing training that directly results into bigger career opportunities combined with continuous education stipends
• Speed and scale – Work with a company that operates at the speed of a start up with the investment backing of institutional investors
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance in residential and commercial properties.
• Diagnose plumbing issues and provide effective solutions.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to plan plumbing systems.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant plumbing codes and safety standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete plumbing tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and hours worked.
• Provide exceptional customer service and always maintain a professional demeanor.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and technological advancements.
Qualifications:
• Journeyman Plumber license or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience as a Journeyman Plumber.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and regulations.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call when necessary.
Interpersonal Qualifications:
• Customer service focus and mindset, putting our employees and Partners first, with excellent ability to communicate and develop relationships.
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities to improve things both big and small.
• Highly organized, ability to act quickly while still having attention to detail.
• Hold yourself to a higher standard and exhibit a high level of integrity.
Company DescriptionWe help skilled tradespeople find jobs they love with top employers, fair pay, real growth, and career support every step of the way.
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