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A senior-level Service Technician should have a minimum of 5 years experience, and be familiar with repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures and trim, electric water heaters and water line slab leaks, and using sewer machines and sewer TV camera.

Job Summary

Keith Lawson Services is currently seeking highly motivated and eager Plumbing Service Technician Trainee in the Tallahassee, FL area. KLS will train the right individuals on repairing and maintaining well-functioning plumbing systems that transport water, waste, gases and hot liquids.

You will Be Trained In Handling The Following Responsibilities:

• How to handle each service call assigned on time.
• Perform a complete Diagnostic Inspection on every call.
• How to sell “Add Ons” on each service ticket.
• Complete service tickets Tech Tool program
• Use proper pricing procedures listed in KLS Flat Rate Book and/or Time and Materials Method when instructed.
• Follow Dispatcher’s instructions for collecting payment.
• How and when to use certain plumbing tools (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters etc.)

You Will Gain The Following Skills

• Solid understanding of water distribution and disposal systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings
• Working knowledge of heating and ventilation systems as well as appliances
• Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, sewer cameras and sewer cables or “snakes”)
• Good communication
• Ability to interact with people from all walks of life

Required Qualifications

• Clear criminal record for educational and correctional facility projects
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to work 40+ hours per week
• Work outside in various weather conditions
• Highschool diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Earn while you learn
• 401(k) with 100% match
• Health, dental, and supplemental insurance offered
• Paid holidays and vacation

*We are a drug free work place. All potential employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
**Please note, due to the nature of some projects, this contractor participates in the E-Verify program.

A Leadman should have a minimum of 5 years experience, be capable of minimum instructions and/or given a set of prints, rough-in plumbing for a residence, remove and reinstall plumbing fixtures and water heaters in existing residences and commercial buildings, installation of new water service and sewer lines, removing existing and installation of new water service and sewer lines, re-piping a residence or commercial building as a result of slab leak, changing out tub valves.

A Superintendent/Leadman should be self-motivated and capable of working from 2-10 mechanics and helpers, and responsible for accurately laying out rough-in, installing rough-in in new and renovated building. Should be capable of identifying the materials needed well in advance, identifying the material, equipment and tools he needs for a proper installation well in advance. Must have people and communication skills that allow him to communicate effectively with owners, engineers and general contractors. He is ultimately responsible for the cost effective installation in the field. Others will be responsible for providing materials and special installation instructions when required.

A senior-level Service Technician should have a minimum of 5 years experience, be capable of troubleshooting cooling-only, heat pumps, and gas fired equipment, with some limited experience on oil fired furnaces. He should be capable of installing refrigerant piping, evacuation and proper charging of a system, control wiring, installation and troubleshooting, power wiring properly connected, ductwork properly connected, and understand the refrigeration cycle and gas piping.

A Leadman should have a minimum of 5 years experience, be capable of motivating himself and others and effectively supervising 1-2 people, and be familiar with the complete installation of a new air handling unit and condensing unit, along with refrigerant piping, control wiring, power wiring connection and duct connection and/or similar equipment in a retrofit project. He must have people and communication skills that let him effectively communicate with the homeowner, the user authority.

A Superintendent / Leadman should have a minimum of 5 years experience in the installation of commercial A/C equipment and piping, including refrigerant piping, chill water, hot water, steam, condenser water, sheet metal and fiberglass duct systems, fire dampers, manual volume dampers, air distribution devices, louvers.

An Estimator should have a minimum of 5 years experience in any of the following: plumbing estimating, A/C estimating or mechanical piping estimating on commercial projects, including but not limited to, schools, office buildings, hospitals, retail stores, dormitory-type facilities, condominiums, high-rises, etc.

A Project Manager is responsible for handling all administrative matters on a plumbing and/or mechanical project and should have a minimum of 5 years experience, specifically relating to contract review, purchasing and expediting equipment, subs and materials, submittal review and compliance, preparing detailed cost code and billing breakdowns, developing manpower scheduling, securing and providing adequate installation instructions to field operations, handling requests for information and requests for change orders, and all correspondence as needed with subcontractors, vendors, general contractors and others.