Experienced HVAC Plumbing Service Technician

AMERICAN MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Mechanical Services, LLC is seeking a skilled plumbing service technician to join our Charleston team. You will diagnose and repair residential and commercial plumbing issues with limited supervision, delivering quality workmanship and clear customer communications.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read plans and specifications. We offer full-time, on-site work with opportunities for advancement and training.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of directly related plumbing experience.
• Ability to diagnose and complete common plumbing service work with limited supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations professionally.
• Plumbing license or additional trade certifications are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose residential and commercial plumbing problems.
• Perform fixture, faucet, valve, toilet, and piping repairs.
• Diagnose and repair water leaks, drain problems, and water-pressure concerns.
• Service and replace water heaters, pumps, and related plumbing equipment.
• Perform drain cleaning and investigate recurring drainage problems.
• Coordinate professionally with customers, dispatch, management, contractors, and other trades.

Skills

Diagnose problems

Communication

Read plans

Smartphone usage

Education

Plumbing license

Trade certifications

Tools

Drain equipment

Power tools

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Vision insurance

Plumbing Service Technician

American Mechanical Services, LLC Charleston, South Carolina Full-Time, In-Person Position

Position Summary

American Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced plumbing service technician to join our growing Charleston team.

This position is intended for a technician with at least two to three years of directly related plumbing experience who can diagnose common plumbing problems, communicate professionally with customers, and complete service work with limited supervision.

Our work includes residential and commercial service, repairs, renovations, equipment replacement, preventive maintenance, and mechanical construction throughout Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, provides honest recommendations, documents work thoroughly, and wants a long-term position with opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose residential and commercial plumbing problems.
• Perform fixture, faucet, valve, toilet, and piping repairs.
• Diagnose and repair water leaks, drain problems, and water-pressure concerns.
• Service and replace water heaters, pumps, and related plumbing equipment.
• Perform drain cleaning and investigate recurring drainage problems.
• Evaluate plumbing systems and clearly explain findings and repair options.
• Identify code, safety, or reliability concerns while on site.
• Prepare accurate material lists and job information.
• Obtain authorization before completing work outside the approved scope.
• Complete detailed service reports, photographs, time entries, and required documentation.
• Coordinate professionally with customers, dispatch, management, contractors, and other trades.
• Maintain assigned tools, materials, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow applicable plumbing codes, manufacturer requirements, and company procedures.
• Participate in the rotating on-call schedule when assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years of directly related plumbing experience.
• Ability to diagnose and complete common plumbing service work with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of fixtures, water heaters, pumps, drainage systems, water distribution piping, and plumbing repairs.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations honestly and professionally.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, equipment literature, and applicable code information.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation to the assigned reporting location.
• Ability to use a smartphone or tablet for dispatching, photographs, reports, and job documentation.
• Ability to safely use ladders, hand tools, power tools, drain equipment, and other plumbing tools.
• Ability to work in crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, outdoor environments, and other typical service conditions.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Plumbing license or additional trade certifications are helpful but not required.

What We Offer

• Full-time, year-round employment.
• Weekly pay.
• Overtime opportunities when available.
• On-call compensation when assigned.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) benefits.
• Company-provided uniforms and branded apparel.
• Technical, supplier, and manufacturer training.
• Company vehicle and fuel card for qualified technicians whose position requires one.
• Company-provided phone or tablet when required.
• Access to experienced, licensed management for technical support.
• Opportunities for advancement and additional training in plumbing, boilers, generators, HVAC, commercial service, and mechanical construction.
• A growing company where quality work, initiative, and accountability are recognized.

About American Mechanical Services

American Mechanical Services is a Charleston-based HVAC and plumbing contractor serving residential, commercial, industrial, property-management, and general-contractor customers throughout the Lowcountry and across South Carolina.

Our “Purple Shirt Experts” are often called when another company could not solve the problem. We believe in quality over quantity, honest recommendations, strong technical work, complete documentation, and doing the job correctly.

We provide our technicians with experienced technical support, professional systems, and opportunities to expand their knowledge. In return, we expect every employee to be dependable, accountable, respectful, and committed to improving.

Schedule and Service Area

Full-time position.

Primarily Monday through Friday.

Overtime may be available or required depending on workload.

Rotating on-call participation may be required.

In-person work throughout Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry.

This is not a remote position.

American Mechanical Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and the needs of the business.