JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER - WE WILL BEAT YOUR CURRENT PAY!

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

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.

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