Plumber

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Prescription

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Journeyman Plumber to join a well-known national brand with decades of service. You will diagnose and repair plumbing systems, install fixtures, and support customers with reliable solutions.

The role offers competitive hourly wages during training, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of repair and service plumbing experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Journeyman license or equivalent certification required; state license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly to customer service calls, conducts thorough inspections, 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 with proper licensing.
• Performs sewer and drain cleaning in diverse environments; restores work sites to pre-job conditions.
• Prepares invoices, collects payment, and explains guarantees to customers.
• Extensive driving to customer locations with punctual, professional service.
• Interact with customers respectfully and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Driver's license

Plumbing knowledge

Customer service

Education

Journeyman license or equivalent

State plumbing license preferred

Three or more years of repair and service plumbing experience

Job description

Journeyman 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

Journeyman 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.

I f 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.

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.
• Direct interaction with vulnerable populations such as children or elderly.
• Extensive driving to customer in a timely and professional manner
• Entering customers' residence providing trustworthy service while solving the problem.

Service technicians are paid an hourly rate of $17.81 during training. After training, they are paid an hourly rate at or above the minimum wage for all hours worked. The hourly pay rate may vary, depending on whether the pay is for base pay paid at the employee’s base hourly rate (minimum wage), or administrative pay for administrative hours worked (between minimum wage and $70.19). Service technicians also have the potential to earn commissions at the rate of 16-22% of revenue depending on the revenue category. Commissions ranging from $10 to $155 can also be earned for selling products and treatments. Commissions ranging from $10 to $155 can also be earned for selling products and treatments.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license.
• State plumbing license is preferred.
• 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 not mandatory.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Change Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

• 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.