Plumber

Yellowstone Local; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Take-home vehicle

Tools provided

Company phone/tablet

Uniforms

Birthday gift

Football tickets

Holiday dinner

Christmas bonus

Job summary

The Plumbing Doctor Inc. is seeking a skilled residential plumber to join its Northern Virginia team in Falls Church.

You will diagnose and repair plumbing systems, perform drain cleaning and hydro-jetting, and complete service calls independently while delivering flat-rate pricing explanations. Join an established company with owner leadership, strong field support, and a benefits package including health insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and a take-home vehicle for eligible areas.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on plumbing service experience.
• Residential service plumbing experience and ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and complete repairs independently.
• Proficiency in electrical control diagnostics for water heater systems.
• Experience clearing drains and operating drain-cleaning equipment/jetting tools.
• Ability to memorize a short sales script within 7 days.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair residential plumbing systems, including water heaters and electrical controls.
• Perform drain cleaning and clearing using hydro-jetting and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues and complete service calls independently.
• Repair, replace, and install plumbing fixtures, piping and related components.
• Perform soldering and other plumbing repair work with appropriate tools and techniques.
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding issues, repairs and service options.
• Deliver professional, flat-rate plumbing service and explain repair/replacements clearly.
• Learn and memorize the company's short sales script within 7 days.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and protect customers' property; coordinate with office staff and aides.

Skills

Residential service plumbing

Water heater diagnostics

Drain cleaning & jetting

Electrical control diagnostics

Customer communication

Valid driver's license

Tools

Basic hand tools

Drain cleaning equipment

Job description

Need a Plumber? Call the Doctor!

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent The Plumbing Doctor Inc., an industry leader in residential plumbing services in Northern Virginia since 1980.

Join an established Northern Virginia plumbing company where your service and repair skills, professionalism, and customer communication make a difference.

What's in It for You?

• Pay: Performance-based pay ranging from $34 to $67 per hour, depending on sales collected, with opportunities for higher earnings.

• Schedule: Typical workday begins at 7 AM, with an anticipated end time around 4 PM. Actual hours may vary based on service demands.

• Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

• Voluntary On-Call: Emergency and after-hours service opportunities are voluntary; mandatory 24/7 on-call coverage is not required. Optional emergency and after-hours service opportunities are paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.

• Health Insurance: Company-paid health insurance.

• 401(k): Enrollment after one year of employment; no employer matching contribution.

• Paid Vacation: One week of paid vacation after one year of employment, increasing to two weeks after three years.

• Paid Holidays: Paid holidays.

• Take-Home Company Vehicle: Available to employees living within the company's approved distance.

• Tools and Equipment: Company-provided equipment and specialty tools; technicians must supply their own basic hand tools.

• Company Technology: Cell phone and tablet provided.

• Uniforms: Company-provided uniforms with complimentary cleaning.

• Field Support: Stocked supply and equipment rooms, parts runners, and technician assistants.

• Birthday Gift: $100 employee birthday gift.

• Football Tickets: Shared access to Washington football season tickets with parking.

• Holiday Dinner: Annual Christmas dinner with a spouse or guest.

• Christmas Bonus: Available when company profitability allows.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Experienced Leadership: Direct access to an owner with over 50 years of plumbing experience.

• Established Company: Serving Northern Virginia since 1980.

• Established Pricing: Flat-rate pricing options help technicians clearly explain repair and replacement recommendations.

• Quality Workmanship: Focus on honest recommendations, lasting repairs, and respectful customer service.

• Reliable Field Support: Parts runners, technician assistants, and stocked supply rooms help technicians complete service calls efficiently.

Your New Role

• Location: Falls Church, VA 22046, serving customers across Arlington, Fairfax, McLean, Alexandria, Annandale, Burke, Springfield, Great Falls, Reston, Herndon, Chantilly, Centreville, Woodbridge, Manassas, Ashburn, Clifton, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities.

• Diagnose and repair residential plumbing systems, including water heaters and associated electrical controls.

• Perform drain cleaning and clearing using appropriate equipment, including hydro-jetting equipment.

• Troubleshoot plumbing issues, identify appropriate repair solutions, and complete service calls independently.

• Repair, replace, and install plumbing fixtures, piping, water heaters, and related components.

• Perform soldering and other plumbing repair work using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Communicate clearly with customers regarding plumbing issues, recommended repairs, and available service options.

• Deliver professional, high-quality plumbing service in a flat-rate service environment.

• Learn and memorize the company's short sales script within 7 days.

• Complete safe, efficient, code-compliant work while protecting customers' property and maintaining a clean work area.

• Maintain accurate service records and an organized vehicle while coordinating with office staff, parts runners, and technician assistants.

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on plumbing service experience.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in residential service plumbing, including the ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and complete plumbing repairs safely and effectively.

• Proficiency in electrical control diagnostics, particularly for water heater systems.

• Experience clearing drains and operating drain-cleaning and jetting equipment.

• Ability to perform plumbing soldering work.

• Must possess standard plumbing hand tools.

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

• Strong communication and customer service skills, including the ability to explain plumbing concerns and repair recommendations clearly in English.

• Strong work ethic, punctuality, accountability, and motivation to succeed.

• Ability to memorize a short sales script within 7 days.

• Professional appearance and conduct when interacting with customers.

• Journeyman plumbing license is not required.

• Experience with water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer lines, leaks, piping, and fixtures is preferred.

• Familiarity with flat-rate pricing and presenting repair or replacement options to homeowners is preferred.

The Plumbing Doctor Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow