Plumbing Journeyman Service Technician - Midwestern Mechanical

Journeyman Plumbing Service Technician-Sioux Falls

Midwestern Mechanical is a plumbing, heating and fire protection contractor operating from four locations in the Upper Midwest. We work on commercial construction projects and have a service division handling residential and light commercial projects.

At Midwestern Mechanical we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace that individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported.

We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making, and collaboration. If you believe you are one of those talented people and are interested in being considered for a career at Midwestern Mechanical, we invite you to apply today! Midwestern Mechanical is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug screens are required.

Position Summary:

Hiring Bonus Up To $5,000

The Plumbing Journeyman Service Technician assembles, installs and repairs plumbing and med gas systems according to project specifications and appropriate trade and building codes. These systems may consist of pipes, fittings, fixtures and boilers for hydronic heating, water, med gas (if certified) and drainage systems. This person is responsible for providing the highest quality of work and their own productivity. Often it is necessary to stay with a task until it is completed in this role as it is service to necessary and/or operating systems. This position is responsible for emergency on-call services which rotates thru our service team.

Required Skills:

• Competent, responsible, organized and team oriented.

• Strong communication skills and average computer skills.
• Excellent customer service interaction and a desire to fix problems to satisfy the customers’ needs.
• Strong basic math skills, ability to read architectural plans, drawings, and mechanical design.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal to no supervision.
• Strong problem solving.
• Ability to adjust to a changing schedule and industry innovations.
• Ability to design build systems and repairs that exemplify the highest of industry standards.        

Essential Job Functions:

• Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by job.
• Communicate issues, scope of work, plans and pricing with customers.
• Diagnoses problems and/or failures in a variety of plumbing and gas systems.
• Repairs and installs various types of piping including but not limited to iron, steel, copper, pex and pvc.
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Operates powered equipment including hand tools, stationary machines, and others.
• Makes decisions by analyzing information and evaluating results.
• Maintains a high-quality initiative while completing assigned duties.
• Tests for leaks in new and repaired systems with compressed air and/or water.
• Lawfully drive a motor vehicle and maintain a current driver's license to commute to the various current or prospective job sites in the region. Will need to obtain DOT certification to operate company vehicles.
• Provides daily direction to assigned Apprentices on the job site and actively participates in training and development of Apprentices.
• Maintains a positive attitude to drive and build positive morale.
• Communicating with office and management staff to help with smooth workflow and planning.
• Communicating vehicle maintenance needs and/or issues while maintaining the day-to-day service of the vehicle assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Available for overtime upon occasion.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Great mechanical skills and willingness to learn new things.
• Ability to verbally communicate with management, city officials, on-site customers, and other employees.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license with DOT physical.
• Reliable transportation to get to the Midwestern Mechanical shop.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret written materials, perform basic mathematical computations and use measuring tools.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a continuous basis and more than 80 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• SD Journeyman Plumber license required.
• Field experience in plumbing as a Journeyman Plumber required.
• Boiler experience in residential and /or commercial application is preferred.
• Field experience in plumbing as a Journeyman Plumber in commercial applications preferred.
• MN, IA Journeyman license preferred and would be required after hire.

Compensation

• GENEROUS On-Call Pay
• Clothing allowance
• Tool account
• Company service vehicle

We offer market competitive pay, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Paid holiday and vacation program
• Continuing education

Midwestern Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer