Certification as Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer * Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Physical and/or Other ...
Certification as Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer * Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Physical and/or Other ...
Plumbing Inspector (Union-AFSCME)
Evanston, IL · On-site
$39.62 - $50.92/hr
Inspects water-supply systems, drainage and sewer systems, water coolant air conditioning systems, fire sprinkler systems, approved backflow prevention devices, required bracing, ventilation, air-and ...
Plumbing Inspector (Union-AFSCME)
Evanston, IL · On-site
$39.62 - $50.92/hr
Inspects water-supply systems, drainage and sewer systems, water coolant air conditioning systems, fire sprinkler systems, approved backflow prevention devices, required bracing, ventilation, air-and ...
Plumber
Rockford, IL · On-site
Backflow Testing license within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Certificate within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * Valid Drivers License. Required Our Commitment to ...
Plumber
Rockford, IL · On-site
Backflow Testing license within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Certificate within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * Valid Drivers License. Required Our Commitment to ...
Plumber
Rockford, IL · On-site
$29.37 - $44.04/hr
Backflow Testing license within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Certificate within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * Valid Drivers License. Required Our Commitment to ...
Plumber
Rockford, IL · On-site
$29.37 - $44.04/hr
Backflow Testing license within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Certificate within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * Valid Drivers License. Required Our Commitment to ...
Backflow Testing license within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Certificate within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * Valid Drivers License. Required Our Commitment to ...
Backflow Testing license within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Certificate within six (6) months of hire. Preferred * Valid Drivers License. Required Our Commitment to ...
Grounds Worker
O Fallon, IL · On-site
$14.50 - $19.50/hr
Perform installation, operation, repair and maintenance of irrigation systems for landscaped areas, including valves, irrigation controllers and backflow devices; inspects and services irrigation ...
Grounds Worker
O Fallon, IL · On-site
$14.50 - $19.50/hr
Perform installation, operation, repair and maintenance of irrigation systems for landscaped areas, including valves, irrigation controllers and backflow devices; inspects and services irrigation ...
Grounds Worker
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
Perform installation, operation, repair and maintenance of irrigation systems for landscaped areas, including valves, irrigation controllers and backflow devices; inspects and services irrigation ...
Grounds Worker
$13.75 - $18.50/hr
Perform installation, operation, repair and maintenance of irrigation systems for landscaped areas, including valves, irrigation controllers and backflow devices; inspects and services irrigation ...
Plumbing Service Technician
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$43 - $48/hr
Backflow or Cross-Connection Certification * Experience selling maintenance memberships What We Offer * $43-$48/hour * Year-round, full-time work * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off ...
Plumbing Service Technician
Northbrook, IL · On-site
$43 - $48/hr
Backflow or Cross-Connection Certification * Experience selling maintenance memberships What We Offer * $43-$48/hour * Year-round, full-time work * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off ...
Plumbing Service Technician
$43 - $48/hr
Backflow or Cross-Connection Certification * Experience selling maintenance memberships What We Offer * $43-$48/hour * Year-round, full-time work * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off ...
Plumbing Service Technician
$43 - $48/hr
Backflow or Cross-Connection Certification * Experience selling maintenance memberships What We Offer * $43-$48/hour * Year-round, full-time work * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off ...
Plumbing Service Technician
$43 - $48/hr
Backflow or Cross-Connection Certification * Experience selling maintenance memberships What We Offer * $43-$48/hour * Year-round, full-time work * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off ...
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Plumbing Service Technician
$43 - $48/hr
Backflow or Cross-Connection Certification * Experience selling maintenance memberships What We Offer * $43-$48/hour * Year-round, full-time work * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off ...
Plumber
West Chicago, IL · On-site
Backflow certification a plus! * A driven work ethic with the willingness to learn and grow * Must have good driving record * Must be able to pass a drug and medical screening * Must have a clean ...
Plumber
West Chicago, IL · On-site
Backflow certification a plus! * A driven work ethic with the willingness to learn and grow * Must have good driving record * Must be able to pass a drug and medical screening * Must have a clean ...
Backflow certification a plus! * A driven work ethic with the willingness to learn and grow * Must have good driving record * Must be able to pass a drug and medical screening * Must have a clean ...
Backflow certification a plus! * A driven work ethic with the willingness to learn and grow * Must have good driving record * Must be able to pass a drug and medical screening * Must have a clean ...
Maintenance Manager
Lombard, IL · On-site
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
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Maintenance Manager
Lombard, IL · On-site
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
Maintenance Manager
Algonquin, IL · On-site
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
Maintenance Manager
Algonquin, IL · On-site
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
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... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
Maintenance Manager
Lombard, IL · On-site
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
Maintenance Manager
Lombard, IL · On-site
... equipment, backflow preventers, testing of emergency systems, and asset preservation. * Must be knowledgeable, capable of troubleshooting and able to identify issues arising with electrical ...
Senior Plumber
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $89K/yr
Experience with the installation/service of PRV's/Backflow preventers and booster pumps * Be welcoming and determined to develop rapport with clients and colleagues * Strong problem-solving skills ...
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Senior Plumber
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $89K/yr
Experience with the installation/service of PRV's/Backflow preventers and booster pumps * Be welcoming and determined to develop rapport with clients and colleagues * Strong problem-solving skills ...
Senior Plumber
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $89K/yr
Experience with the installation/service of PRV's/Backflow preventers and booster pumps * Be welcoming and determined to develop rapport with clients and colleagues * Strong problem-solving skills ...
Quick apply
Senior Plumber
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80K - $89K/yr
Experience with the installation/service of PRV's/Backflow preventers and booster pumps * Be welcoming and determined to develop rapport with clients and colleagues * Strong problem-solving skills ...
Backflow information
See Illinois salary details
$17.24 - $19.12
3% of jobs
$19.12 - $21.01
6% of jobs
$21.01 - $22.89
10% of jobs
$23.52 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$22.89 - $24.78
16% of jobs
The median wage is $26.43 / hr.
$24.78 - $26.66
17% of jobs
$26.66 - $28.55
18% of jobs
$29.40 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$28.55 - $30.43
11% of jobs
$30.43 - $32.31
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$32.31 - $34.20
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$34.20 - $36.08
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$36.08 - $37.97
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What is the difference between Backflow vs Backflow Tester?
| Aspect | Backflow | Backflow Tester |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Often requires backflow prevention device certifications | Requires backflow tester certifications and licensing |
| Work Environment | Plumbing, municipal, or industrial settings | Field inspections, testing, and certification of backflow devices |
| Employer & Industry | Plumbing companies, municipalities, industrial facilities | Specialized testing companies, plumbing firms, municipal agencies |
| Job Role | Designs, installs, repairs backflow prevention devices | Tests, inspects, and certifies backflow prevention devices |
Backflow refers to the plumbing process or devices preventing contaminated water from reversing flow, while a Backflow Tester specializes in inspecting and certifying these devices. Both roles require specific certifications and are integral to plumbing and municipal water safety. The tester focuses on ensuring devices function correctly, whereas the broader backflow role may include installation and repair.
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Job description
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science,securityand sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentlessambitionand boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety,collaborationand well-being are integral to success.
Summary:
Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).Plumbers will performplumbingmaintenance or construction tasking, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of thePlumbing Foreman. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.
Position Responsibilities(not all inclusive):
Perform cutting, fitting, connection, and installation of plumbing piping, equipment, fixtures, and systems in compliance with the Uniform Plumbing Code
Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing plumbing systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure
Maintain various plumbing systems both inside and outside of buildings
Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours
Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
Adviseimmediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements
Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.
Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed
Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extremecold weather
Use soliddecision-makingability and sound judgment tosafely and effectively solve problems
Proactivelyidentifyany unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively
Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking
Learn and usecomputer-basedlabor, material, and maintenance tracking applications
May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)
Occasionallyutilizetheassistanceof other station personnel to complete tasking, orassistother trades or departments with their tasking
Comply withall ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements
Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives
Participate in community programs such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (station clean-up), "GASH" (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts
Perform other duties asrequired
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:
High School diploma orGED
A current Journeyman Plumber license (8,000 hour),a current Master Plumber license, or equivalentUnion membership in good standing.
Minimum four years of documented experience in all phases of the plumbing trade including piping, fixture installation, and service and repair of plumbing systems
Expected Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of the principles of plumbing and the current Uniform Plumbing Code
Ability to diagnose,maintain, adjust, repair, and replace plumbing systems and components
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and drawings
Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectivelyutilizecomputer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications
Possess the competencies,willingnessand ability to perform the duties of position
Preferred:
Experience working with a variety of pipematerials and fittingssuch as:copper, PEX, PVC, Galvanized Steel, Black Iron, Glass-fiber Reinforced Epoxy (GRE), High DensityPolyethylene(HDPE)
Experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of hydronic piping systems
Experience in construction and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities
Certification as Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester
Certification as Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer
Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management System
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Physical and/or Other Requirements:
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.
Mustparticipatein community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives.
Valid Driver's License issued in the United States
No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Safety- Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing andmaintaininga safe work environment. Asappropriate, each employeeis responsible forcompleting all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities,participatingin emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality- Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance- Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policiespertaining tojob.