Upchurch · 2 weeks ago
Plumbing Service Technician
Dallas, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUpchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. They are seeking an experienced Commercial Plumbing Service Technician to join their service team, responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems in commercial facilities.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, maintain, repair and replace plumbing systems in commercial and institutional facilities including domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage, process piping, and specialty systems
Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on commercial boiler systems (both hot water and low-pressure steam), including controls, burners, gauges, valves, condensate return, blowdown and safety devices
Service, troubleshoot and maintain pump skid systems used in water-boosting, heating/cooling loops, pressure maintenance, and fire/water systems
Test, repair and certify backflow prevention assemblies and devices, maintaining compliance with municipal requirements
Conduct hydro-jetting of drain and sewer lines, perform drain cleaning, and operate sewer inspection equipment to identify blockages, structural issues, or system defects
Read and interpret blueprints, piping schematics, equipment submittals and preventive maintenance manuals; estimate labor, materials and time required for service calls and contract work
Document all work including service logs, inspection sheets, compliance forms, and customer communication
Maintain truck inventory, tools, and vehicle in a clean, professional condition
Respond to emergency service calls on a rotating on-call basis, diagnosing problems quickly, coordinating with other trades when needed, and minimizing client downtime
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable codes and meet company safety & quality standards
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial plumbing service for large-scale facilities (office towers, hospitals, schools, industrial plants)
Proven experience with commercial boiler systems including hot-water heating boilers and low-pressure steam boilers: routine and emergency maintenance, burner controls, pressure/temperature safety devices, condensate return, water treatment, and blow-down procedures. Knowledge of low-pressure steam practices as defined under regulatory codes is required
Solid experience with pump skid systems: preferably including vertical-multistage, booster, or packaged skid units, with ability to understand pump curves, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), pressure/flow monitoring, isolating and servicing components
Experience testing, repairing and certifying backflow prevention assemblies within commercial systems, with knowledge of local municipal test requirements and compliance
Experience in sewer and drain service: hydro-jetting large sanitary/storm mains, performing clean-outs in commercial buildings, utilizing sewer-inspection cameras to locate blockages, structural defects or infiltration issues
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and to perform pipe layout, install and assemble piping, tubes, valves, fixtures, or specialty plumbing equipment
Valid plumbing license issued by TSBPE (journeyman or master)
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Strong mechanical aptitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, ability to work independently or as part of a team, good communication with clients and internal staff, professionalism in appearance and customer interaction
Physical ability to perform job requirements: lifting 50 lbs. frequently, working in confined spaces, climbing ladders, scaffolding, or man lifts as required
Preferred
Certification as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) or equivalent
Experience with large mechanical chilled-water/hot-water loops or central plant systems
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), mobile tablet-based documentation and service reporting
Experience working on multi-trade projects (coordinating with HVAC, electrical, mechanical)
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Company
Upchurch
Upchurch Services, LLC is a full-service mechanical contracting company. We provide exceptional service to our customers throughout the SEC region.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Davidson Kempner
2024-03-27Private Equity
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