Plumber at Dowdy Corporation in Tallahassee, Florida

Job Description:

We are seeking experienced Plumbers to join our Commercial Plumbing Division!

At Dowdy we offer employees a career, not just a job! Employees are offered industry leading benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as company matched 401(k). We provide training and development and a clear career path for every position!

Responsibilities:

• Locating possible utilities that are known/unknown within the excavation site


• Properly grading a ditch line for sewer, storm, or domestic water


• Properly installing below/above grade systems (following local/state codes):


• Operating various hand, power, and cutting tools such as shovels, tamps, compaction machines, jumping jacks, drills, and saws.


• Operating a caulk gun for fire penetrations and finished fixtures.


• Properly install the following fixtures (following local/state codes):
  
  
  
  • All variations of floor mounted and wall hung water closets
  
  
  • All variations of wall hung and floor mounted Urinals
  
  
  • All variations of wall hung lavatories
  
  
  • All variations of counter-top sinks
  
  
  • All variations of Tub/Shower Units
  
  
  • Wall Hung/Floor Mounted Water Coolers
  
  
  • All variations of janitorial service sinks
  
  
  • Residential and commercial dishwashers


• Properly Install the following Equipment (following local/state codes):
  
  
  
  • All sizes of residential and small commercial water heaters
  
  
  • Floor Drains, floor clean-outs, and floor sinks above and below grade
  
  
  • Water closet carriers, Lavatory Carriers and Urinal Carriers
  
  
  • Commercial Ice Makers
  
  
  • Air Compressors


• Be able to provide the supervisor a detailed list of materials needed daily and as much as up-to a week in advance.

The Plumber may be called upon to encumber the duties of a helper/apprentice to unload materials, layout tools and materials, pick-up a job site, and hand dig ditches.

 This position comes with generous benefits, including: 

• Medical Coverage


• Supplemental Coverage (dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, accidental) 


• 401k


• Paid time off


• Tool Package


• Paid Career Advancement Programs


• Continuing Education

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Must have 4 years of verifiable experience working as a plumber (ability to demonstrate proficiency as a Commercial Plumber).


• Must be able to read plumbing and architectural plans and assemble a materials list.


• Must be able to install underground and aboveground DWV/Domestic Water piping systems.


• Must be able to lead/train other employees, such as helpers and apprentices.


• Must have have your own hand tools of the trade and responsibility for tool upkeep.


• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening test and agree to comply with all company policies, including the  drug-free workplace policy.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 75 pounds.


• Must have excellent communication skills and able to follow directives.


• Must have knowledge of basic hand tools, both manual and electrical.


• Must be OSHA competent

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: Dowdy supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our company. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Human Resources at (850) 656-1211.

Dowdy is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.  Dowdy is a drug-free workplace.  All applicants must submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to being hired. Some positions may require a Level 2 background clearance as a condition of employment.