What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Journeyman Plumber & Certified Backflow Prevention Specialist position at The Blue Collar Recruiter?
Location: Lansing, MI
Compensation: $38–$48 per hour (DOE) | Estimated Annual Earnings: $85,000–$120,000 with overtime, commissions, and incentives
Picture your day starting with a clean, stocked service truck and a digital schedule queued up. Your first stop: a commercial property needing a backflow prevention test and report for compliance. After a precise inspection and documentation, you head to a nearby home to diagnose a persistent low-pressure issue, replace a failing fixture, and walk the homeowner through the repair options and pricing. By afternoon, you’re installing a water heater, closing out digital notes, and ensuring every task meets code and safety standards—all while delivering the kind of service that keeps customers calling us back.
What You’ll Tackle- Perform residential and commercial service: diagnostics, repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance
- Install, inspect, maintain, and test backflow prevention devices; complete required testing documentation
- Service and install water heaters, fixtures, piping, and related equipment
- Troubleshoot complex plumbing problems and present clear, effective solutions
- Explain options, pricing, and completed work to customers with confidence and clarity
- Complete accurate digital service notes, paperwork, and job documentation
- Adhere to plumbing codes, safety procedures, and company standards
- Keep a well-organized service vehicle and maintain a professional appearance
- Active Michigan Journeyman Plumbing License
- Current Backflow Certification
- Hands-on experience across residential and commercial service
- Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting capability
- Proficiency with water heaters, fixtures, piping, and general plumbing repairs
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Self-starter comfort level with accurate, digital documentation
- Hourly pay: $38–$48
- Overtime opportunities
- Commission and performance-based incentives
- Estimated annual earnings: $85,000–$120,000
- Company vehicle or take-home truck
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan with 401(k)
- Uniforms and company-provided equipment
- Ongoing training and clear paths for advancement
- Stable, full-time role with a growing team
- Commercial and residential service plumbing
- Journeyman licensing (Michigan)
- Backflow testing and compliance
- Installation and repair
- Service plumbing expertise and customer communication
Full-time opportunity with strong earning potential in a respected, growth-minded company.
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000