The Tuckey Companies - Chambersburg, PA
posted 4 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Chambersburg, PA
About the position
As a commercial plumber at Tuckey Mechanical Services, Inc., you will be responsible for assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. The role primarily involves commercial and industrial jobs, but you may occasionally work on residential projects. You will be working in various locations across South Central, PA, including Carlisle, Harrisburg, York, Shippensburg, Chambersburg, Gettysburg, and the surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
- Study plans and drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation.
- Inspect structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
- Cut and thread pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine.
- Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, brass, and lead; and nonmetals such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic or PVC, using hand tools and power tools.
- Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk joints.
- Install and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, faucets, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, and water softeners.
- Mentor and assist with training of helpers on the job.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- High school diploma or GED; Vo-tech experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of electrical and welding.
- Must stand or walk for long periods.
- Must lift and carry, push and pull materials weighing 50 to 150 lbs.
- Ability to climb and maintain balance on high ladders, scaffolding, and other objects.
- Ability to stop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and see naturally or with correction.
- May work in confined spaces, small crawlspaces, or in high places.
- Completion of apprenticeship program preferable.
- Journeyman or Master License preferred but not necessary.
Nice-to-haves
- Completion of apprenticeship program preferable.
- Journeyman or Master License preferred but not necessary.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity for advancement
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Competitive salary
