Licensed Commercial Plumbing Technician

Michael & Son Services Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael & Son Services Inc is seeking a skilled Commercial Plumbing Technician with expertise in restaurant environments. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plumbing systems to ensure operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will possess a valid plumber license and at least 5 years of commercial plumbing experience. You will be expected to work primarily in commercial kitchens and respond to plumbing emergencies, ensuring compliance with all relevant health codes.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in high-use plumbing systems and be capable of heavy-duty maintenance.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work under various weather conditions is essential.
• Experience in a restaurant environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair high-use restaurant drainage systems.
• Service and troubleshoot commercial grease traps and hydro-jetting systems.
• Respond to plumbing emergencies to minimize restaurant downtime.

Skills

Performance Under Pressure

Relationship Management

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Technical Skills

Problem-Solving

Physical

Education

Active Journeyman or Master Plumber license

5 to 7+ years of commercial plumbing experience

Job description

We are hiring a skilled Commercial Plumbing Technician specializing in restaurant and commercial environments. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-use plumbing systems, heavy-duty drainage, and grease management infrastructure across our restaurant locations. The ideal candidate understands the urgency of food service operations and possesses the licensing required to keep our facilities running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, clear, and repair high-use restaurant drainage networks, floor sinks, and main lines.
• Service, clean, and troubleshoot commercial grease traps, interceptors, and hydro-jetting systems.
• Repair and calibrate commercial kitchen fixtures, dishwashers, pre-rinse stations, and hand sinks.
• Troubleshoot gas lines, high-capacity water heaters, booster heaters, and backflow preventers.
• Respond rapidly to plumbing emergencies to minimize restaurant downtime and disruption to guests.
• Read blueprints, kitchen equipment schematics, and plumbing isometric drawings for renovations.
• Ensure strict compliance with local health department regulations and plumbing codes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Performance Under Pressure: Able to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines.
• Relationship Management: Able to work effectively with team members.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintain a high level of accuracy in all tasks.
• Technical Skills: Mastered large-scale system diagnostics, blueprint interpretation, heavy-duty industrial pipefitting, commercial equipment installation, and strict building code compliance.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of finding and fixing project issues quickly and effectively.
• Physical: Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the sites in all types of weather and able to lift up to 50+ pounds at times as needed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 5 to 7+ years of hands-on commercial plumbing experience.
• Must possess an active, valid Journeyman or Master Plumber license.
• Specific experience working in restaurants, commercial kitchens, or food service facilities.
• Deep knowledge of grease trap regulations, health codes, and commercial food service plumbing.
• Valid driver's license with a consistently clean driving history.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late nights when kitchens are closed.