Plumbers Extraordinaire

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, LLC in Austin, TX is seeking skilled plumbers with at least 5 years’ experience and a Journeyman license. The role offers hourly pay with overtime, spiffs on addon sales, and a monthly profit sharing up to 6% of gross sales. Expect average wages above $100k, with on-call duties and a path for advancement.

Company trucks may be used from home, and uniforms are provided. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driving record and a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must hold a Texas Tradesman’s or Journeyman’s plumbing license.
• Background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Straight Forward Pricing on every call.
• Wear floor savers and keep a neat work area during repairs.
• Test all aspects of the job before leaving a home.
• Explain services performed and ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain a safety-conscious attitude on job and in vehicle.
• Keep both interior and exterior of vehicles clean.

Skills

5+ years plumbing experience

Clean driving record

Education

Texas Journeyman/Tradesman plumbing license

Texas driver’s license

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Free uniforms


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Profit sharing


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

We are looking to hire truly “Remarkable and Outstanding” Plumbers to work for an Extraordinary Plumbing Company. If you fit this description you could qualify for a Sign on Bonus or relocation assistance.

Benjamin Franklin “The Punctual Plumber” was founded over 20 years ago on the principle of punctuality. The original meaning of punctual described a puncture made by a surgeon. The word has meant a lot of other things through the centuries, usually involving being precise about small points. Being punctual and being extraordinary have a lot in common in that they both require attention to detail and self-discipline. If you are a licensed plumber with at least 5 years’ experience and possess both these traits, then you might be the “Plumber Extraordinaire” we are looking for.

The Position

• The pay is hourly with overtime for anything over 40 hours. We also pay spiffs for addon sales and monthly profit sharing of up to 6% of gross sales based on individual performance. Average annual wages exceed $100k. (We pay hourly for 2 reasons. One, we want our plumbers to have a stable and dependable income they can count on regardless of the ups and downs in today’s economy. Two, we don’t want our customers exposed to the high-pressure sales tactics that come with a commission-based pay system.


• The hours are 7:30 am to end of the last call Monday through Friday with every fifth week/weekend on call and every fifth Saturday as the backup plumber. On-call starts on Friday and runs until the following Thursday at midnight. If the plumber fulfills the on-call obligation, they get the Friday immediately after there on call ends off with pay.


• We also offer up to 4 weeks PTO per year, Major Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.


• Plumbers that live within a reasonable distance are allowed to take the company trucks home and drive the toll roads when appropriate.


• Company provided uniforms, jackets, caps, and gloves.

Requirements

• Must have a good driving record and a valid Texas driver’s license.


• Must have a Texas Tradesman’s of Journeyman’s plumbing license.


• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Straight Forward Pricing (including all company approved forms) correctly on each call


• Wear floor savers while in the client’s home and maintains a neat work area while performing a repair or scheduled service.


• Tests each aspect of the job before leaving a home to make sure everything is working properly. Ensures the job was indeed completed correctly and eliminates unnecessary callbacks after the job is finished.


• Explain each service performed to the client each time a maintenance or repair is completed. Ensure clients are 100% satisfied with all work


• Convey a safety-conscious attitude, both on the job and while driving


• Always maintain cleanliness inside and outside of vehicles.

Why Should You Apply

• Top industry pay.


• Company paid major medical, dental, vison and life insurance.


• Paid sick leave and paid vacations.


• 6 Paid holidays a year


• Fully stocked truck with gas card and toll tag.


• Limited after hours calls. We only book true emergencies after 6 PM.


• Room for advancement. We have plenty of room in upper management for those that want to advance.


• Local and national training, on line and in person.


• Stability. We have been in business in Austin TX since 1985 and became the 1st ever Benjamin Franklin plumbing Franchise in 2001.


• National franchise with multiple locations across the country makes transferring to another location easy, should you have to relocate.

This Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is in Austin TX. A city with a lot to offer. Let’s face the facts, although few people have the mechanical intellect and the physical ability to do the job. Being a plumber is not a glamorous or envious occupation. So, if you’re going to be a plumber why not do it in a city that offers the lifestyle you deserve.

Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. The franchisee sets their own compensation and benefits. All inquiries about employment, benefits, scheduling and compensation at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Corporate.