Independent Residential Plumber — Diagnostics & Repairs

Royal York Property Management; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Higher earning opportunities

Mobile scheduling & updates

Independent field work

Long-term relationship

Job summary

Royal York Property Management is seeking experienced plumbers to diagnose and repair residential plumbing issues at client properties across Ontario. You will travel in your own vehicle, document findings with photos, and manage work orders via a mobile app, ensuring work remains within your verified scope.

Applicants should have at least five years of paid plumbing experience, valid trade status, and the tools and smartphone required to perform inspections and repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of paid professional plumbing experience.
• Must hold valid plumber trade status that can be verified.
• Must be able to diagnose and complete assigned plumbing service jobs independently without technical job-site supervision.
• Must be legally able to perform plumbing work through an appropriate contractor or business setup.
• Experience completing common residential plumbing repairs and service calls.
• Must have own reliable vehicle to travel between appointments and carry tools, parts, equipment, and supplies.
• Must have own plumbing tools, equipment, and common service supplies appropriate for your approved scope of work.
• Must have own suitable smartphone capable of GPS, mobile work apps, taking photos, reading work orders, and submitting updates.
• Strong understanding of plumbing safety, property protection, leak control, and legal scope.
• Able to test completed work and report unresolved or additional plumbing problems.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with GPS-confirmed appointments.
• Must arrive no later than 30 minutes after the scheduled appointment time.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose plumbing problems before recommending repairs or replacement.
• Complete residential plumbing service calls and repairs within your verified legal scope.
• Repair leaks, toilets, faucets, sinks, drains, shut-off valves, supply lines, and common plumbing fixtures.
• Complete fixture replacements and simple dishwasher or laundry connections when appropriate.
• Inspect plumbing systems and identify the source of leaks or other problems.
• Respond appropriately to active leaks and take steps to reduce the risk of water damage.
• Test completed repairs and check for leaks before leaving the property.
• Identify when parts, follow-up work, permits, inspections, or a different specialist may be required.
• Record findings, repairs completed, parts used, and recommended follow-up work.
• Take clear photos of the plumbing issue, repair area, damaged components, and completed work.
• Report unsafe conditions, unresolved leaks, water damage risks, or work outside your approved scope.
• Use a mobile work app to receive work orders, read instructions, navigate with GPS, upload photos, and update job statuses.
• Travel between appointments using your own vehicle.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Reliability

Time management

GPS navigation

Education

Red Seal plumbing qualification

306A Plumber Certificate

Tools

Plumbing tools

Smartphone with GPS

Vehicle for travel

Job description

Royal York Property Management is seeking experienced plumbers to diagnose and repair residential plumbing issues at client properties across Ontario. You will travel in your own vehicle, document findings with photos, and manage work orders via a mobile app, ensuring work remains within your verified scope.

Applicants should have at least five years of paid plumbing experience, valid trade status, and the tools and smartphone required to perform inspections and repairs.