Licensed Residential Plumbing Technician

Baethke Plumbing (John Baethke & Son Plumbing, Inc.); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid dental & vision

Employer-funded retirement

Paid vacation & holidays

Uniforms supplied

Ongoing training & career development

Company events

Job summary

Baethke Plumbing in Chicago, IL is seeking a Licensed Residential Plumbing Technician to deliver professional plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installations for homeowners. You’ll diagnose issues, perform high-quality work, and educate customers while upholding Baethke Plumbing’s reputation for excellence.

The role offers a guaranteed base salary of $125,000 annually with performance incentives pushing earnings beyond $200,000 per year.

Qualifications

• At least five years of residential service experience.
• Current Journeyman Plumbing License.
• Strong diagnostic abilities and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage service calls independently with high customer satisfaction.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair residential plumbing issues for homeowners throughout the Chicago area.
• Perform high-quality repairs, maintenance, and installations.
• Educate customers on available solutions and options.
• Build lasting customer relationships through honesty, quality workmanship and service while representing Baethke Plumbing.

Skills

Diagnostic abilities

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Independent work

Education

Journeyman Plumbing License

Job description

Licensed Residential Plumbing Technician

Baethke Plumbing

Chicago, IL

Full-Time | Monday through Friday | Limited On-Call Rotation

Earn the Income You Deserve While Building an Exceptional Retirement

If you're a licensed residential plumber looking for more than just another service truck, Baethke Plumbing offers the opportunity to build a long-term career with outstanding earning potential, industry-leading retirement contributions, and a company that genuinely values experienced professionals.

For decades, homeowners throughout the Chicago area have trusted Baethke Plumbing for quality workmanship and exceptional service. We're looking for a skilled plumber who enjoys solving problems, delivering outstanding customer experiences, and being rewarded for their expertise.

Compensation

• Guaranteed Base Salary: $125,000 annually

• Performance incentives with total earning potential exceeding $200,000 per year

• Employer-funded retirement contributions totaling $18 per hour

  • $5.00 per hour contributed to your 401(k)

  • $13.00 per hour contributed to your pension

• More than $36,000 annually is invested toward your retirement by the company

Outstanding Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance

• 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage

• Coverage extends to employees and up to 10 eligible dependents

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Company vehicle provided

• Uniforms supplied by the company

• Ongoing technical training and career development

• Quarterly and annual company events based on team performance

• Supportive leadership and long-term career opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

As a Licensed Residential Plumbing Technician, you'll provide professional plumbing repairs, maintenance, and replacement services for homeowners throughout the Chicago area. You'll diagnose plumbing issues, perform high-quality repairs and installations, educate customers on available solutions, and ensure every service call is completed with professionalism and attention to detail. You'll build lasting customer relationships through honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and exceptional service while representing Baethke Plumbing's reputation for excellence.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced plumbing professional with at least five years of residential service experience and a current Journeyman Plumbing License. Successful candidates will have strong diagnostic abilities, excellent troubleshooting skills, and confidence communicating directly with homeowners. You should be self-motivated, dependable, committed to quality craftsmanship, and able to manage service calls independently while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Why Build Your Career at Baethke Plumbing?

Baethke Plumbing believes experienced plumbers deserve more than competitive pay. We invest heavily in our employees through exceptional benefits, one of the strongest retirement programs in the industry, ongoing training, and a workplace that recognizes and rewards professionalism and craftsmanship. Our goal is to help you build not only a successful career today but lasting financial security for the future.