Commercial Plumber - Markade Plumbing

Job Description

Job Description

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 29 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

Markade Plumbing is a reputable commercial plumbing company serving the greater Phoenix and surrounding areas for 19 years. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality plumbing services and maintaining strong relationships with our clients. Markade is a Kelso Industries company, making it part of one of the nation's leading MEP+ solution providers.

About This Position:

We are seeking dedicated Apprentice and Journeyman Commercial Plumbers to join our team. This position involves various plumbing tasks, from underground plumbing to rough-in and trim plumbing.

What You'll Do:

Underground Plumbing:

• Excavation: Dig trenches with proper fall.
• Installation: Install plumbing trunks, stacks, floor drains, cleanouts, copper for trap primers, cast iron pipes, septic systems, grease interceptors.
• Testing: Test plumbing systems, wrap pipes, measure stacks.

Rough-In Plumbing:

• Drilling: Drill vent and water systems.
• Installation: Run vent and water systems, hang pipes, install floor drains, sinks, closet flanges, trap primers, wall carrier systems, mixing valves, roof drain harnesses, condensate drains, insulation.
• Soldering: Solder without leaks, ream copper pipes.

Trim Plumbing:

• Installation: Install strainers, faucets, lavatories, mixing valves, toilets, urinals, flush valves, floor drains, angle stops, p-traps, disposals, dishwashers, RO systems, soft water systems, backflows, sinks, water heaters, expansion tanks, booster pumps, condensate drains, electrical heat tape, manifold gas systems, mop sinks, caulking with silicone.
• Testing: Set water temperatures, test drains, cleanouts, access panels, indirect drains.
• Additional Tasks: Hook up ice machines, sprayer faucets, gas flexes, gas regulators, water filters, exterior cleanouts, circulating pumps, ADA compliance.

Tools:

• Required Tools: Tub cutters, mini-sledge, dykes, level, tape measure, channel locks, impact drill, driver drill, soldering torch, lighter, reamer, copper cutters, allen wrenches, socket drivers, screwdrivers, drill bit accessories, tool bags.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift 50lbs overhead, dead lift 100lbs.
• Bend, crawl, climb ladders, hold weight, step into ditches, reach overhead.
• Swing sledge hammer, use jackhammer, climb spoils, work on back/knees.
• Dig with shovel, withstand 30-115 degree temperatures, avoid cramping.
• Move wheelbarrow, swing pick/digging bar, unload pipe, work in tight spaces.
• Work early mornings, climb stairs with tools, work on lifts/ladders, walk/work 8-10 hours a day.

What You'll Bring:

• Uphold company standards.
• Submit job history/resume, application, questionnaire, written test, references, driving record.
• Participate in phone/office interview, field tests.
• Own tools and PPE, submit to drug test, have reliable transportation.
• Be available for out-of-town work, legal to work in the US, understand/read blueprints.

Keys to Success:

• Honesty, integrity, hard-working, positive, professional.
• Leadership, communication, good appearance.

What you'll get:

• Competitive wages, with direct-deposit
• Paid vacation, holidays, bonuses.
• Mileage reimbursement, good work environment.
• Work for a family-oriented company

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business