Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Master Plumber
Salary: $48,450 - $71,690 annually (Based on Experience)
By popularity from our customers to improve air quality, home comfort, and HVAC equipment, as a master plumber, you have an essential role within Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electric’s team. We have an immediate full-time position apart of a fun and growing team!
At Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electric we have provided professional HVAC services to residential and some commercial customers since 1961. By providing seasonal maintenance, diagnosing issues, and offering a wide variety of products to tackle any home discomforts, we have become a company to depend on in our community.
Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electric is an equal opportunity employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shut off steam, w Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
- Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
- Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
- Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
- Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.
- Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
- Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
- Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
- Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
- Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, pre-assembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
- Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipelines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
- Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
- Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
- Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
- Modify, clean, or maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, or related machines or equipment, using hand or power tools.
- Install automatic controls to regulate pipe systems.
- Estimate time, material, or labor costs for use in project plans.
- Keep records of work assignments.
- Inspect structures to assess material or equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, or to plan installation around obstructions, such as electrical wiring.
- Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing, or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
- Repair or remove and replace system components.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
- Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
- Inspect work sites for obstructions or holes that could cause structural weakness.
- Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating or cooling systems.
- Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
- Repair hydraulic or air pumps.
- Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
- Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
Skills and Knowledge
- Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
- Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s license
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship and attained plumbing certificate, must have related on-the-job experience.
- Join on-call rotation
- Ability to sit, stand, walk and lift up to 50lbs or more
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Simple IRA with company match
- PTO
- Birthday PTO
- Holiday Pay
- Fun work environment!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,450.00 - $71,690.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Nights as needed
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Milwaukee, WI 53209 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Milwaukee, WI 53209: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
Company Description
Home Comfort with a Heart!
Company Description
Home Comfort with a Heart!
Job Tags
Full time, Apprenticeship, Seasonal work, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation, Shift work, Weekend work,