Plumber

Top reasons to work at EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow:

• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth and advancement potential

Plumbers on the Fort Jackson team come from all areas of Columbia. Primary responsibilities of the Plumber include assembly, installation, and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems. Plumbers ensure that water supply networks, waste, and drainage systems are installed, repaired, and maintained according to specifications and established building codes. The ideal EMI Plumber is Backflow Certified and has experience working in diverse settings while following all health and safety standards.

$22.95/hr. plus $4.57 fringe benefits used towards insurance and 401k

• Repair and maintain plumbing - replace washers in leaky faucets, mend burst pipes, and open clogged drains using specialized equipment (jetter).
• Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipe - composed of metal, PVC, fiberglass, and vitrified clay.
• Join pipe by use of bolted flanges, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk joints.
• May bend pipe to required angle using pipe-bending tool.
• Fill pipe system with water or air and read pressure gauge to determine if system is leaking.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Experience in maintaining, repairing, installing, and operating plumbing systems - includes pipes, traps, plumbing fixtures, backflow prevention systems, water and drain lines, pressure vessels, and control systems.
• Knowledge of building architectural/structural elements including alterations and repairs.
• Follows verbal instructions and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Adaptable and flexible in work situations.
• Prioritizes tasks to ensure completion in a timely manner.
• PRACTICES WORKPLACE SAFETY in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies - Including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in the plumbing trades.
• Backflow certification.
• Duty Phone.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Regular, dependable attendance.
• U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.
• Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping.
• Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces.
• Lifting and adjusting heavy objects, contact with sharp, hot, and/or very cold supplies and equipment.
• May spend long hours in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions.
• May also come in contact with potential poisons and gases that could cause injury or illness.
• Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with sewer and water.

* Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Certified journeyman.

• Generous benefits package consistent with Service Contract Agreement.
• Insurance Allowance.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA).
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays).
• Safety Allowance.
• Uniforms.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Non-seasonal - always steady work
• Referral program - Join our team then bring your friends.