Plumber jobs in La Crosse, WI

About Staab Construction

Staab Construction Corporation is one of the premier builders of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment systems in the Midwest. In addition, we specialize in dams and other civil environmental structures. Founded in 1984, Staab Construction has experienced steady growth by developing an expert workforce and embracing the right technology to meet each customer’s expectations. With over three generations of expertise in General, Mechanical, & Earthwork construction, Staab Construction offers our customers creativity and innovation.
 

Why Work at Staab Construction?

Staab’s core values and reputation as a great place to work enables growth opportunities for employees at all levels. Employees are offered a variety of training and education opportunities that will help shape an employee’s career path.

Ever consider building your own business? Why do it alone when you can join Staab Construction as an Employee Owned ESOP Corporation. Share the risk, avoid the stressful pitfalls, and celebrate the substantial rewards. ESOP Employees of Staab Construction contribute to the corporate building and ownership to which Staab stands for today. Research has shown that companies that are employee owned pay higher wages to employees, pay better benefits, and provide significantly greater retirement income for employees than non-ESOP companies.

Position Summary

Plumbers are responsible for the installation of code & non-code buried & exposed water and sewage distribution systems, natural gas systems, compressed air systems, and chemical feed systems. Successful candidates in this role are proficient in Universal Plumbing Code (UPC). This person thrives to learn, is a problem solver, and sets reasonable goals & expectations.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Functions

• Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing & other piping systems.
• Layout & installation of buried & exposed water, sewage, natural gas, compressed air, and chemical feed distribution systems of all material types.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures regarding plumbing code work installation.
• Install plumbing piping, equipment, fixtures, specialties, valves, flow meters and other pipeline items.
• Proficiency with transit and laser level setting lines, grades, and elevations.
• Locate and repair issues or leaking pipe systems.
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings for record.
• Perform other construction duties as needed.
• Coordinate with all other trades during installation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Plumber
• Completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program or completion of a two (2) year trade school.
• Knowledge or experience with wastewater and water treatment or other water control systems is a plus.

Desired Skills

• Team leadership, mentorship, safety oriented, communication, organizational, attention to detail, creative thinker, risk taker, and self-driven with positive attitude.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and provide excellent customer service.
• Critical mathematical computation.
• Technical knowledge & layout of piping system, plumbing & process mechanical equipment, & pipe supporting systems.
• Build & maintain longterm customer & contractor relationships.
• Advise clients on best course of action to resolve issues.
• Able & willing at critical times to work additional nights & weekends to meeting internal & external customer expectations.
• Train and develop employees in relationship to plumbing & piping installations.
• React quickly and appropriately to emergency situations and to handle a wide variety of emergencies and unusual events.

Performance Skills

• At times work in an undesirable environment inside & outside and ability to manage the elements.
• Climbing stairs, scaffolding, ladders, earthen banks, uneven or slippery terrain.
• Entering elevated platforms and confined space environments. Use of respirator as needed meeting OSHA requirements, corporate safety program, & personal safety.
• Lifting necessary equipment & materials up to /100 lbs.
• Skilled in the operation of various pieces of testing equipment, welding, and oxyacetylene torches.
• Performs all work tasks in a proper and safe manner following established policies, general safety rules, and safe operating procedures.
• Skill set to properly assemble all types of piping assemblies according to manufactures installation requirements.
• Travel a 300 miles radius from Marshfield, WI to project sites.

Certificates & Licenses

• Wisconsin Journeyman Certificate or Master Plumber License
• OSHA 30, Confined Space, First Aid, CPR

Work Hours

• Monday thru Thursday or as needed to satisfy internal & external customers.

Benefits

• Compensation varies $35-$40/hour
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Travel Subsistence Reimbursement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K Retirement Plan & match
• Cash Bonus Payout
• Health, Life, AD&D, & Dental Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Education Reimbursement
• Continuous leadership, employee training & education