Experienced Service Plumber – Residential & Light Commercial

Southwood Realty Company; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Realty is seeking an experienced Service Plumber to install, maintain, inspect, operate, and repair plumbing systems across our properties. You will handle work orders, ensure compliance, and perform a range of repairs from sinks to sewer lines, including emergency response.

The role requires 5+ years in residential service plumbing, ability to travel, valid license, and strong physical capability to work in tight spaces. Join a team-focused environment with reliable, ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of water distribution and disposal systems in residential buildings.
• Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment: pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, augers etc.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel.
• Prefer at least 5 years’ Service Plumbing experience in residential and light commercial.
• Utility piping repairs experience preferred.
• Good physical condition and strength with the ability to work in awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide for safe conditions while working and for operations of all plumbing systems with Southwood Realty.
• Receive and complete work orders.
• Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Adhere to current rules and regulations related to plumbing so that systems pass inspection the first time.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance and repairs of plumbing systems.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to perform all types of plumbing duties such as repairing and replacing sinks, toilets, sewer lines, water lines, water meters, repairing leakages, and installing pipes.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Residential service plumbing (5+ yrs)

Residential & light commercial

Physical strength (lift 75 lbs)

Tools

Pipe wrenches

Pipe cutters

Augers

Job description

Southwood Realty is seeking an experienced Service Plumber to install, maintain, inspect, operate, and repair plumbing systems across our properties. You will handle work orders, ensure compliance, and perform a range of repairs from sinks to sewer lines, including emergency response.

The role requires 5+ years in residential service plumbing, ability to travel, valid license, and strong physical capability to work in tight spaces. Join a team-focused environment with reliable, ongoing work.