The Plumbing Helper 1 (aka entry level) does not require (though encourages) education or experience.  Pluses for Helper 1 include – some plumbing helper experience; allied trade experience such as electrical, HVAC, tiling, or other construction site experience.  Attendance at a vocational high school or post-secondary technical school are also a plus and may garner increased starting pay.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Perform remodeling in offices, bathrooms, residential homes and commercial buildings

• Installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances (dishwashers, water heaters, stoves, sinks, tubs, toilets)

• Measures, cuts, threads, bends pipe to required angels using tools such as pipe-threading machines and pipe cutters

• Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists

• Tests for leaks in new and repaired systems with compressed air and/or water

• Works in various environmental conditions and elements (e.g. various temperatures, confined spaces, heights vary from ladder height to roof top, and sub terrain conditions.)

• Assists with construction, soldering, and brazing pipes

• Transports/accounts for tools, equipment, and supplies to job sites as needed

• Monitors and maintains plumbing tools for safe operating conditions

Additional Qualifications:

• Problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in basic mathematics and conversion of measurements

• Must provide basic tools; company will provide specialized/large tools

• Works well with a diverse group of people

• Strong work ethic and moral character

This position requires ​

• Must meet and maintain South Shore Plumbing minimum insurance requirements

• Successful completion of a drug screening

• This position requires a successful MVR check

• Valid Driver's License

• Able to legally work in the United States