Plumbing Service Technician – $30–$40/hr + Performance Bonuses
Plumber
Description
We are looking for a dependable, skilled plumber who can perform water heater installations, service calls, repairs, and troubleshooting with limited supervision.
This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, wants consistent work, and is interested in growing with a local plumbing and heating company.
Compensation
- $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated skill
- Approximately 30–40 hours per week
- W-2 payroll position
- Performance and production bonus opportunities
- Opportunity for increased pay and responsibility based on performance
- Initial paid evaluation/probationary period
You may be responsible for:
- Gas and electric water heater installation and replacement
- Water heater troubleshooting and repair
- Expansion tank installation
- Plumbing service and repair calls
- Faucet and fixture repair/replacement
- Shower valve and cartridge replacement
- Leak diagnosis and repair
- Copper, PEX, CPVC and other common piping repairs
- Soldering and/or ProPress connections
- Drain and water-line troubleshooting
- Basic boiler and hydronic heating troubleshooting, if experienced
- Circulating pump replacement and troubleshooting
- Diagnosing low water pressure and hot-water issues
- Identifying additional plumbing problems while on-site
We are looking for someone who:
- Has at least 3 years of hands-on professional plumbing experience
- Has strong water heater installation experience
- Can troubleshoot plumbing problems instead of only replacing parts
- Can complete common plumbing repairs independently
- Understands proper plumbing installation and safety procedures
- Can solder copper
- Has experience with ProPress or is comfortable using it
- Has a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Is dependable and shows up when scheduled
- Communicates professionally with customers, tenants, and property managers
- Keeps the work area clean
- Takes pride in doing the job correctly the first time
- Can use a smartphone to receive jobs, upload photos, communicate with the office, and complete service notes
Living in Washington, DC or within a reasonable commuting distance of DC is preferred.
Our Job Documentation Standard
Every technician is expected to properly document their work.
Before closing a job, technicians will normally be required to provide:
- Before photos
- After photos
- Diagnosis/findings
- Description of work performed
- Materials/parts used
- Equipment model and serial number when applicable
- Recommendations for additional work when necessary
Performance & Growth
We reward technicians who consistently demonstrate:
- High-quality workmanship
- Low preventable callback rates
- Strong productivity
- Reliable attendance
- Professional customer service
- Complete job documentation
- Ability to work independently
- Revenue/productivity performance
How to Apply
Please text the following information to (202) 430-6726:
1. Your full name
2. Number of years of professional plumbing experience
3. Your current or most recent plumbing position
4. What types of plumbing work you have the most experience performing
5. Approximately how many water heaters you have installed
6. Whether you have experience with gas, electric, and/or tankless water heaters
7. Whether you can solder copper
8. Whether you have experience with ProPress
9. Whether you have boiler/hydronic heating experience
10. Any plumbing or gasfitting licenses/certifications you currently hold
11. Whether you have a valid driver's license
12. Your desired hourly rate
13. Your availability/start date
Please also send your résumé if available.
If you do not have a résumé, you may instead send a brief work history showing your most recent plumbing employers, positions, and dates worked.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for a short phone screening. Selected candidates will move forward to a technical interview and paid field skills evaluation.