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Job Title: Plumbing Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Plumbing Technician with a minimum of 6 months' experience or familiarity with plumbing, electrical, or construction skilled labor. The ideal candidate should have mechanical aptitude and experience with soldering. You will assist journeyman licensed technicians in new installation piping, heating, and cooling units in residential, multi-family, and light industrial buildings. You will also assist with the delivery, installation, and troubleshooting of pipes and plumbing equipment, power vacuuming of pipes, cleaning up job sites, and lifting/moving units.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman technicians with new installation piping and heating/cooling units in new construction residential, multi-family, and light industrial buildings.

• Assist with delivery, installation, and troubleshooting of pipes and plumbing equipment.

• Power vacuuming of pipes and cleaning up job sites.

• Lift and move units as needed.

• Utilize tools such as impact drills, sawzaws, wire strippers, lighted levels, screwdrivers, hammers, drywall saws, malco bits, bit adapters for impact drills, headlamps or flashlights, and channel locks.

Essential Skills

• 6+ months' experience or familiarity with plumbing, electrical, or construction skilled labor.

• Experience with soldering.

• 1+ year plumber helper experience or mechanical/construction aptitude.

• Able to use impact drivers and basic hand tools.

• Valid driver's license.

• Mechanical aptitude and mechanically inclined.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, and lift 100+ lbs as needed with team members.

• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, troubleshooting, repair, gauge, soldering, plumbing, construction installation, skilled trades, and blueprint reading.

• Basic hand tools and the ability to purchase power tools as they progress in the role.

Why Work Here?

We offer numerous opportunities for bonuses through upselling and diagnosing new issues. You will be paid for Trade School opportunities with the local ABC Program (Associated Builders and Contractors) or be sponsored by us. Work year-round in a smaller but growing company that has been in business for over 20 years. We are looking for individuals who want a career, as we are willing to invest time and energy to help you advance to the next level. Our company is very involved in the community, partnering with local charities such as the Food Bank, Autism Speaks, and Children and Families of Iowa. We offer weekly commissions, periodic bonuses, paid continuing education, tool allowances, health insurance, a retirement plan, a uniform program, paid holidays, bonus holidays, and paid PTO (personal time off).

Work Environment

You will work in a team-oriented environment that is very busy. Once trained, you will be required to be on call every 6 weeks, with compensation for on-call shifts. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 5 PM, with the possibility of 60+ hours per week due to new projects. You will be paired with a journeyman and meet either at the job site or the shop address to start the day. The dress code includes jeans, work boots, and a work-appropriate t-shirt, which will be provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ankeny, Iowa.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.