Plumber Helper

A FirstCall Mechanical Company

PLUMBER HELPER

Location: Charlotte, NC

WHO IS STR MECHANICAL?

Success Through Reputation

STR Mechanical is an HVAC Specialist based in Charlotte, North Carolina with operations around the Southeast. STR offers services in maintenance agreements, temperature controls and construction.

We feel that nothing is more important than to give our customers the quality of workmanship that they expect, pay for, and deserve. By growing and succeeding on the strength of our reputation, we strive to take care of each and every need of our customers, employees, and vendors. Whether the needs are service, installation, replacement, or temperature controls; we have the experience and expertise to excel in all of these areas to surpass our customer's expectations.

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

FirstCall Mechanical is a commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services company. We serve commercial and industrial customers, including distribution centers, cold storage facilities, food manufacturing facilities, universities, and other commercial properties. FirstCall has approximately 290 employees and operations across Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. We are actively growing our operations across the country.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an experienced Plumber Helper to join the fast-growing STR Mechanical Team. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, work well in a team environment, have a high level of customer service and have strong attention to detail.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in installing and maintaining plumbing systems
• Always be available on-hand to assist the head plumber on the job
• Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact specifications and where plumbing system will be installed
• Determine water supply networks and waste drainage systems
• Install systems used to transport water, waste, gases, or liquids
• Cut openings in structures in preparation for pipes
• Select all materials needed for installation, including type and size of pipe
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment
• Assemble and install valves and fittings
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Install other plumbing equipment, such as sinks, tubs, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, appliances, and trim
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle
• Observe pressure gauges to fix leaks
• Test pipe systems and fix leaks
• Ready trenches for pipe lay
• Clean up job daily

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Applications
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Work cooperatively with others

BENEFITS

• Competitive Wages & Weekly Pay
• Year-round work with multiple locations and national presence
• FREE dental insurance for employee
• FREE short-term disability
• FREE life insurance coverage of $20,000
• Eligible for insurance benefits 1st of the month after hire date with multiple options
• 401k plan with generous company match after 30 days
• Company Vehicle & Cell Phone
• PTO & 7 Paid Holidays
• Access to FirstCall Academy for training and development
• No-Interest Tool Purchase Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry
• Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC & Refrigeration needs

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position reports to the local service manager, and has a responsibility to the entire service team and sales team.

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in a field environment, traveling to multiple customer sites on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job:

the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard, reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.

The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds without assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

STR Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer