Licensed Plumber

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Prescription

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service is seeking a Licensed Plumber in the United States. Our team handles a range of plumbing services, including repairs and installations, with a focus on customer satisfaction and sales of plumbing products.

The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and professional communication with customers. Average salaries for this position range from $100,000 to $125,000, with experienced plumbers earning well over this level.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of repair and service plumbing experience.
• Proven track record in the sale of plumbing products and services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly to customer service calls, inspects issues, diagnoses problems, offers solutions and estimates, and closes service sales.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, disposals, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Conducts sewer and drain cleaning in various environments and restores sites to pre-job conditions.
• Prepares invoices, totals costs, and collects payment while explaining guarantees.

Skills

Plumbing repair

Sales experience

Customer service

Education

Journeyman license or equivalent certification

Tools

Excavation Certification (Competent Person Training)

Job description

Licensed Plumber

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

Overview

If job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement representing a well-known national brand are what you're looking for, Roto-Rooter is the company for you. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, providing excellent pay (our most experienced plumbers earn more than $100,000 per year), flexible work schedules and top benefits. Our plumbers provide a wide range of plumbing services, including faucet repairs, water heater installations, and plumbing system replacements.

The average salary range for this position is between $100,000-$125,000.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly to customer service calls, conducts thorough inspections of plumbing issues, accurately diagnoses problems, offers effective solutions and estimates, and successfully closes service sales.
• With the necessary licensing, proficiently installs and repairs various plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Conduct sewer and drain cleaning services in diverse environments such as basements, roofs, confined spaces, and close quarters. Ensure thorough cleaning and restoration of work sites to meet pre-job conditions.
• Prepares invoice, totaling costs of services/products provided. Collects payment and explains Roto-Rooter guarantee, both in writing and on provided smartphone.
• Collect payment and move on to the next service call.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.
• Required to hold a Wisconsin state plumbing license.
• Three or more years of repair and service plumbing experience required. Proven track record in the sale of plumbing products and services required.
• Full knowledge of plumbing systems is essential for performing duties.
• Plumbers are expected to gain Excavation Certification through Competent Person Training (OSHA requirement) within the first year of employment. Journeyman license or equivalent certification as specified by the state in which branch operates and performs service. Unlicensed plumbers will be expected to obtain certification as soon as they become eligible, if necessary, by state law.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills for effective customer service. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in client and co-worker relations.

Benefits

At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

• Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.