Residential Plumbing Technician

Overview

We’re looking for a dependable Plumbing Technician to join our team and help deliver high-quality service work for residential and light commercial clients. You’ll be working for a trusted small business based in Dover, Delaware, and serving the surrounding areas. In this role, you’ll handle everything from installing new systems to troubleshooting and repairs. It’s a hands-on position where your skills and problem-solving abilities will make a real difference on every job site.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members or independently to complete a job from start to finish with little need for supervision - from discovering and diagnosing an issue and assessing the damage, to formulating a plan, executing the repair, and cleaning up the job site.
• Proficiently install and repair various plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, garbage disposal units, and dishwashers.
• Glue and assemble water and waste systems, solder, and thread pipe with attention to detail
• Install and repair gas piping
• Support remodeling projects, including fixture upgrades and plumbing system improvements
• Take measurements and make basic calculations for accurate installations
• Prepare invoices, totaling costs of services/products provided accurately and in a timely manner, and collect payment from the client
• Drive a box truck or other large work vehicle, abiding by all laws and arriving at the client’s homes on time
• Maintain an assigned truck’s parts inventory including replacing stocked items when low
• Maintain and keep clean company issued tools, equipment, and vehicles used on the job.
• Safely handle materials, power tools, and equipment

Skills & Experience

• At least two years of experience as a plumber or journeyman plumber (five years or more preferred, as well as apprenticeship schooling, though not necessary)
• Solid understanding of plumbing codes and safety practices in the State of Delaware.
• Physically able to lift heavy items and tools such as water heaters and sewer machines, comfortable working in tight spaces, and ability to bend and twist.
• Proficient at using hand tools, power tools, and plumbing equipment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle physically demanding work
• Basic math skills for measurements and estimates
• Good written and oral communication skills for effective customer service
• Handyman and/or carpentry experience is a bonus

Minimum Requirements

• Must have hand tools, cordless tools and a working cell phone
• Must have a clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

If you’re looking for steady work with a respected local company and opportunities to grow your skills, we’d love to have you on board.

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company truck
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Do you have hand tools, cordless tools and a working cell phone?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Plumbing: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Journeyman Plumber License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dover, DE 19901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28