Plumbing Service Technician

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 Employee Owned (ESOP) 

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.

The Plumbing 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 and drainage systems.

Required Skills:

Competent, responsible, organized and team oriented

Strong communication and average computer skills

Excellent customer service interaction and a desire to fix the problem to satisfy the customers' needs

Strong basic math skills, architectural plans, drawings and mechanical design

Ability to follow instructions with minimal to no supervision

Essential Job Functions:

Wears all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required at all times

Explains pricing for customers

Collection of money for services rendered

Diagnoses problems and/or failures in a variety of plumbing and gas systems

Repairs and installs various types of piping including iron, steel, copper 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 in order to commute to the various current or prospective job sites in the region

Overnight travel as necessary within the region for corporate meetings, on-site project follow-up and conferences

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

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

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 50 lbs. occasionally

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent required

Journeyman Plumber license preferred, or eligible to test for license

Field experience in plumbing as a Journeyman Plumber preferred

Boiler experience in residential and /or commercial application is preferred

Field experience in plumbing as a Journeyman Plumber in commercial applications preferred

Compensation

On-Call Pay

We offer 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

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Paid holiday and vacation

401K

Midwestern Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer.