Commercial Plumbing Service Technician

EXIS MTL; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PMEP is seeking a Commercial Service Plumbing Tech to diagnose, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial plumbing systems and equipment. The role requires strong technical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a service environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on commercial plumbing experience and can clearly communicate findings and repair recommendations to customers and management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience performing commercial plumbing service and repair work.
• Strong knowledge of domestic water, sanitary drainage, venting, and gas piping.
• Experience troubleshooting plumbing systems and identifying the source of failures.
• Familiarity with commercial water heaters, pumps, valves, backflow prevention assemblies, and associated equipment.
• Ability to read plumbing drawings and understand applicable plumbing codes.
• Experience using common plumbing tools, diagnostic equipment, and repair methods.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry tools and materials, climb ladders, access rooftops, and work in mechanical rooms and other confined or restricted spaces when required.
• Willingness to participate in on-call duties and occasional overtime.
• Journeyman or Master Plumber license, backflow certification, and OSHA training are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial plumbing systems, piping, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform service and repair work on domestic water, sanitary drainage, sewer, vent, and natural gas piping systems.
• Repair or replace fixtures, valves, piping, pumps, water heaters, and other plumbing components as needed.
• Investigate leaks, low water pressure, drainage issues, recurring failures, and other plumbing system deficiencies.
• Read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, and other technical information to support accurate troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to support reliable operation of commercial plumbing systems and equipment.
• Inspect plumbing systems and components for wear, deterioration, or conditions that could contribute to future failures.
• Service backflow prevention assemblies, including testing, repair, and replacement when properly qualified.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding service needs, system conditions, and work performed.
• Coordinate with customers, dispatch, management, and other technicians to complete service calls efficiently and minimize disruption to customer operations.
• Perform work in accordance with company safety requirements, procedures, and applicable local and national plumbing codes.
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, safe, and professional condition.
• Follow company requirements for service-vehicle use, fueling, maintenance, and inspections and participate in the on-call rotation and after-hours service response as assigned.

Skills

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Customer service

Education

Journeyman Plumber license

Master Plumber license

OSHA training

Backflow certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Backflow testing equipment

Gas piping tools

Pipe wrenches

Job description

PMEP is seeking a Commercial Service Plumbing Tech to diagnose, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial plumbing systems and equipment. The role requires strong technical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a service environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on commercial plumbing experience and can clearly communicate findings and repair recommendations to customers and management.