Construction Plumber Assistant
MB Haynes - Asheville, NC
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Assist the plumber and plumbing foreman to assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of water, waste and vent, and gas piping systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings using hand tools and power tools. Assist to assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metal, iron, steel, brass, plastic, etc. Join pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, compression, etc. Assist the plumber to fill the system with air or water and read pressure gauges to determine whether the system is leaking. Help with the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, lavatories, water closets, bathtubs, showers, water heaters, roof drains, garbage disposals, water softeners, floor drains, trench drains, etc. Assist the plumber to repair and maintain all types of plumbing fixtures and open clogged drain lines. Help install underground water, sewer and gas lines. Candidate will be driving to and from a job site and will carry tools and materials to the work site.
Responsibilities
- Assist the plumber and plumbing foreman in assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures.
- Cut openings in walls and floors for pipe and pipe fittings using hand and power tools.
- Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes made of various materials.
- Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and compression.
- Fill the system with air or water and read pressure gauges to check for leaks.
- Assist in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures such as sinks, bathtubs, and water heaters.
- Repair and maintain plumbing fixtures and open clogged drain lines.
- Help install underground water, sewer, and gas lines.
- Drive to and from job sites carrying tools and materials.
Requirements
- Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all types of hand tools.
- Experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to get along with fellow workers, other tradesmen, inspectors, and the public.
- Positive and cooperative attitude with excellent attendance.
- Properly use safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in plumbing or related field.
Benefits
- Pay: $18-$23 per hour
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Benefit Conversion at Termination (COBRA)
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability (voluntary)
- Life Insurance
- Additional (voluntary) life insurance (for employee and family members)
- AFLAC (voluntary) supplemental insurance
- Legal Shield (voluntary) prepaid legal services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tool and Equipment Assistance
- Uniform and Uniform Maintenance
- Vacation Benefits
- Holidays
- Apprenticeship Programs
