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Job Title: Plumbing Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Plumbing Technician with at least 6 months' experience or familiarity with plumbing, electrical, or construction skilled labor/mechanical aptitude. The ideal candidate will assist journeyman licensed technicians with new installation piping and heating and cooling units in new construction residential, multi-family, and light industrial buildings. You must have experience with soldering and be comfortable bending, crouching, kneeling, and lifting 100+ lbs as needed with a team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman technicians with delivery, installation, and troubleshooting of pipes and plumbing equipment.

• Assist with power vacuuming of pipes, cleaning up job site, and lifting/moving units.

• Utilize tools such as Impact Drill, Sawzaw, Wire Strippers, lighted level, Phillips and flat screwdrivers, 8 oz hammer, drywall saw, ¼ Malco bit, 4’’ bit adapter for impact drill, headlamp or flashlight, and channel locks.

Essential Skills

• Experience with soldering.

• Mechanical aptitude with familiarity in plumbing, electrical, or construction skilled labor.

• 1+ year plumber helper experience or mechanical/construction aptitude.

• Ability to use impact driver and basic hand tools.

• Valid driver's license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge in HVAC, electrical troubleshooting, repair, gauge, blueprint reading.

• Mechanically inclined with experience in skilled trades.

Why Work Here?

We offer numerous opportunities for bonuses through upselling and diagnosing new issues. Employees have the chance to attend Trade School with the local ABC Program (Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa) or through our sponsorship. Our company has been in business for over 20 years and is growing. We are looking for individuals who seek a long-term career as we are dedicated to investing time and energy into advancing our employees. We are very involved in the DSM Community and partner with local charities such as the Food Bank of Iowa, Autism Speaks, and Children and Families of Iowa.

Work Environment

Our team-oriented environment is very busy, and once trained, you will be required to take on-call shifts every 6 weeks, which are compensated. We operate Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, with the potential for 60+ hours per week due to new projects. You will be paired with a journeyman and start your day either on the job site or at the shop address. The dress code includes jeans, work boots, and a work-appropriate t-shirt, which we will provide. Basic hand tools are necessary for this role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ankeny, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $75000.00

LOTS of opportunities for bonuses by upselling and diagnosing new issues

Paid for Trade School Opportunity with the local ABC Program (Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa) OR Aerotek is able to Sponsor them!

Work Year Round

Have been in business for 20+ years

Smaller but growing company.

Looking for someone who wants a career as they are willing to invest the time and energy to take people to the next level

Very involved in the DSM Community. Partner with local charities such as Food Bank of Iowa, Autism Speaks, and Children and Families of Iowa. They want to support these groups so they can help improve and change lives locally.

• Opportunities for weekly commissions and period bonuses.

• Paid Continuing Education

• Tool Allowance

• Health Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Uniform Program

• Paid Holidays

• Bonus Holidays

• Paid PTO (personal time off)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ankeny,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.