Plumbing Mechanic - HomeServe : Job Details

Position Overview: Our Plumbing Mechanic, under general supervision of a master plumber, assembles, installs, inspects, alters, renovates, maintains and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of HVAC, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Job Requirements:

• Investigate and analyze all types of plumbing, heating, and drainage calls, and satisfy them in a timely cost-effective manner.
• Coordinates with Dispatch and management team to ensure work orders are accurately received and attended to in a timely manner based upon established goals and service standards.
• Install heating and related equipment and/or components in a residential setting (e.g. unit heaters, pumps, boilers, hot water heaters, safety controls, valves, etc.) with the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment.
• Manage repair costs while minimizing inefficiencies.
• Maintains tools, supplies and/or equipment (e.g. torches, cutters, drills, test equipment, filters, control components, fan blades, gaskets, seals, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items and equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Manage and maintain appropriate inventory ensuring availability of required parts and equipment on an ongoing basis.
• Work on various items, systems and/or components (e.g., heating units such as: steam and hydronic boilers, hot water heaters, forced air, and hot air systems.) for the purpose of providing renovation and preventive maintenance of heating/air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Must be able to work independently, and have good customer communication skills.

These duties are not meant to be all inclusive, but represent the typical type of work performed by employees in each job classification. The Company reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete the duties and responsibilities shown as it deems appropriate. Employees in each classification will also perform, as required, all duties of lower rated job classifications.Qualifications:

• A thorough understanding of plumbing standards, rules, regulations and safety standards is required.
• Experience with boilers and hot water heaters is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints is desirable.
• General knowledge of electrical wiring.
• Ability to install/repair gas piping, water piping, near boiler piping and the sweating of copper piping.
• General knowledge and understanding on the sequence of operation regarding Domestic Hot Water heaters, Furnaces, Coils, Condensers and Boilers to perform routine maintenance.
• At least 3 years of service plumbing experience or heating install experience in a residential setting is preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• Plumbing certification and/or training from an accredited technical school is preferred.
• Minimum requirement is a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Minimum Physical Requirements: The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the position for which they work. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to listen, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls while executing tasks like working on a computer or talking on the telephone. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low. Company Overview: HomeServe USA, a Brookfield Infrastructure Group portfolio company, is a Great Place to Work, and while we're biased, we're not just saying that. We're proud to have been certified as a Great place to Work the last five years. What does HomeServe do and what makes it so great? Well, we're glad you asked! We put people at the heart of everything we do. That's priority number one for all of us. For the nearly 5 million customers we serve, that means being there when they have an emergency home repair need, such as getting their a/c working, clearing their clogged pipes, or fixing broken electrical systems. With over 1,300 municipal and utility partners, that means providing their customers with access to affordable home repair plans, making it easier, faster and less expensive to have their home repair needs met. And for the more than 1,500 people working alongside us, it means fostering a rewarding, inclusive and challenging career experience that we think is second to none. At HomeServe, everyone is welcome. We know that having diverse teams has a positive impact on our work and ultimately helps us better serve our customers. No matter your role at HomeServe, you're part of a growing team that's working to make home repairs and improvements easy. What We Are Looking for: At HomeServe USA, we put our people and our customers at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for someone who loves the work of compliance to join our team. A compliant organization is good for everyone so join us in supporting a culture that creates great employee experiences at an organization that cares. The right people for our team (1) care about what we do, the people on our teams, and the customers we serve, (2) are open and honest when communicating, (3) engage actively in work and office life, (4) are committed to growth, learning, and improving both self and the organization, (5) take ownership and collaborate well with to get to great outcomes, (6) share in the full team's success. We need people who challenge convention, think differently, solve problems, and strive for continuous growth. This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In Return We Offer:

• Union position
• Competitive compensation
• Guaranteed 40 hour work weeks
• Guaranteed yearly pay increases
• Yearly bonus potential
• Company van; gas card and maintenance provided
• Tools and uniforms provided
• Excellent benefits including generous medical, vision, dental and life & disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Your choice of 2 company provided home warranties (for homeowners).
• Career development and advancement opportunities

HomeServe USA is an equal opportunity employer.#HSES