Service Technician Helper

PumpMan, a Harrington Company, is a leading provider of pump systems and on-site maintenance and repair services for customers in the commercial, industrial, and municipal market sectors.

Founded in 1977, PumpMan has locations throughout the Unites States and is actively expanding its network to deliver services to a wider area and broader customer base.

PumpMan joined the Harrington family of companies in 2023, and, in combining forces, created an industry leading single source provider for process solutions products, design, installation, maintenance, and repair.

We are also committed to stocking products in branches and regional distribution centers, allowing us to deliver unmatched customer service by having a wide variety of products immediately available.

Our national footprint, dedication to service and highly trained, passionate team members have made Harrington and PumpMan prominent, highly respected names in our industry and enabled our success for more than 6 decades.

We realize our greatest asset is our people and we are dedicated to offering opportunities for training, personal growth, and career advancement.

If you are looking for an excellent company that offers not just a job, but a career path, then come join our winning team!

Come and Grow with a Leader in the Industry PumpMan Pittsburgh has an exciting opportunity for a Service Technician Helper to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities :

• Assist Service Technician in the troubleshoot and repair all types of centrifugal pumps-domestic water, HVAC pumps (tower cooling & chilled water), submersible, column, and sump / sewage.
• Under general supervision, inspects, modifies, maintains, repairs, and installs pumps, electric motors, valves, and related mechanical equipment for water and wastewater systems throughout Western Pennsylvania and the state of West Virginia.
• Assist Service Technician in the troubleshoot and repair pressure reducing valves associated with domestic water booster systems.
• Assist Service Technician in the troubleshoot and repair sewage ejector pumps, pump controls and systems.
• Assist Service Technician in the diagnostics / estimates, takes down information at the customers site for needed repairs or replacements of pumps and related equipment, takes pictures of site, equipment and access to provide an accurate estimate for needed work and or assist with preparation of an estimate working together with the estimating department.
• Assist Service Technician in the troubleshoot and repair common electrical issues such as three phase and single-phase electrical system, including capacitors and start relays.
• Assist Service Technician in the troubleshoot and repair variable frequency drives (VFD) for electric motors, programmable logic controllers (PLC) pump controls.
• Assist Service Technician in responding to emergency situations as necessary during normal working hours and when scheduled to be on call for 24-hour emergency service.
• Assist Service Technician in the Planned Maintenance required. Inspects pump systems and related equipment and makes recommendations for repairs, replacements, or calibrations as needed.
• Follows all electrical safety rules and Lock-out / Tag-out procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of service truck tools, safety equipment, instruments, and materials, specific to pump, motor, and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in the maintenance of required stock of pumps, parts, fittings, pipe and related material on the service truck.
• Assist in the reviews job related pictures, work sheet and material lists before leaving for job. Allows for changes or additional material that may be required.
• Operates a variety of equipment and hand and power tools as needed to construct, repair, and assist in the maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Assist in the maintenance of and cares for all equipment and tools in his / her care and use. Performs cleaning, lubricating of tools as required.

• Performs duties in a professional manner and works well with others or in a team setting.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Observes safe work practices and safety methods; performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• High School or Trade School Diploma
• Minimum 0-1 years Plumbing and or Electrical background
• Some experienced in facets of the plumbing trade.
• Experience in soldering, brazing and welding steel and stainless steel is a plus
• Experience performing various mechanical maintenance and repair work
• Ability to diagnose problems and determine appropriate action with assistance.
• Read, interpret, and work from sketches, books, blueprints, and specifications.
• The employee must regularly lift and / or move more than 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move more than 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move in excess of 100 pounds.
• Must always have a valid driver’s license.
• Candidates must pass pre-employment background and drug test.

Compensation / Benefits :

• Competitive Compensation
• Family Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

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Headquartered in Saddle Brook, NJ, PumpMan is a highly successful pump maintenance, service and repair company with aspirations of becoming a national leader in the space through acquisitions.

To-date PumpMan has acquired companies in Northern California, Southern California, Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ and New York City.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.