Commercial Plumber

Upchurch; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a Commercial Plumber for a full-time traveling field role delivering service and maintenance across commercial facilities. You will diagnose and repair plumbing systems, coordinate with National Accounts, and ensure code compliance while providing excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates have a Journeyman license, 3+ years of experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics. This role requires travel to multiple sites and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial plumbing experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret service documentation and schematics.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in varied environments.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• OSHA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial plumbing systems including water supply, drainage, sewer, gas, and specialty piping.
• Travel to commercial client sites to support National Accounts service work.
• Respond to service calls and emergency plumbing issues in commercial environments.
• Troubleshoot leaks, blockages, pressure issues, and system failures.
• Repair or replace fixtures, valves, pumps, and piping components.
• Perform system inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all work complies with local, state, and national plumbing codes.
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding scope of work, findings, and repair recommendations.
• Accurately complete service tickets, work orders, and documentation.
• Maintain service vehicle, tools, and inventory.
• Coordinate with dispatch, project managers, and other trades as needed.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Reading schematics

Independent work

Time management

Education

Journeyman Plumber license

Job description

Company Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.

Position Summary

The Commercial Plumber is a full-time traveling field position responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems in commercial facilities across our National Accounts portfolio. This role focuses on service work, troubleshooting, and customer-facing interactions to ensure plumbing systems operate efficiently and remain compliant with applicable codes.

Supporting the National Accounts Team, this role will travel to various commercial client locations to provide high-quality plumbing service and maintenance. The Commercial Plumber works independently in the field while delivering exceptional service and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

This position is ideal for a plumber who enjoys travel, problem-solving, and working on a variety of commercial systems across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial plumbing systems including water supply, drainage, sewer, gas, and specialty piping




• Travel to commercial client sites to support National Accounts service work.




• Respond to service calls and emergency plumbing issues in commercial environments




• Troubleshoot leaks, blockages, pressure issues, and system failures




• Repair or replace fixtures, valves, pumps, and piping components




• Perform system inspections and preventative maintenance




• Ensure all work complies with local, state, and national plumbing codes




• Communicate clearly with customers regarding scope of work, findings, and repair recommendations




• Accurately complete service tickets, work orders, and documentation




• Maintain service vehicle, tools, and inventory




• Coordinate with dispatch, project managers, and other trades as needed




• Follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Plumber license




• 3+ years of commercial plumbing experience




• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills




• Knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and service practices




• Ability to read and interpret service documentation and schematics




• Excellent customer service and communication skills




• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively




• Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in varied environments




• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record




• OSHA certification preferred

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel required to service commercial client locations across multiple markets.




• Candidates must be comfortable traveling and working at various project sites as business needs require.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience.




• Health, dental, and vision insurance.




• Paid time off and holiday pay.




• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.