Plumbing Service Technician

Lsmech; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

L&S Mechanical is seeking a skilled plumbing service technician dedicated to maintaining and upgrading residential plumbing systems. You will perform essential service and warranty work, utilizing your expertise to resolve plumbing issues efficiently. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in the field and hold the appropriate licensing.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)

401(k) employer match

Paid Vacation

PTO

Paid Holidays

Annualized reviews for merit increases

Potential for advancement

Qualifications

• 3+ years prior plumbing warranty and service work in residential construction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform physical demands like lifting heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Perform warranty and service work to repair or replace plumbing items.
• Work on a variety of plumbing fixtures and water heaters.
• Utilize iPad/tablet for service call solutions and scheduling.

Skills

Plumbing work

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Education

Current Tradesman or Journeyman level license

Tools

Industry standard tools

Job description

Description

About L&S Mechanical

Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, L&S Mechanical (“L&S”) is a leading tri-trade provider of turnkey plumbing, HVAC, and electrical installation services in the Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia residential housing markets. Founded in 1985, L&S serves large production homebuilders in Dallas / Fort Worth, South Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin through its six production warehouses. Previously owned by management, L&S was acquired by The Sterling Group, a leading middle market private equity firm, in September 2021. L&S is the largest plumbing installer in Texas and has significant opportunity to grow its HVAC and electric offerings while also expanding into new geographies through acquisition and growing its nascent home services business.

The company is backed by The Sterling Group, a private equity firm established in 1982. The Sterling Group specializes in acquiring controlling interests in companies across the manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services sectors, focusing on enterprises with valuations typically between $100 million and $1 billion. To date, the firm has sponsored 67 platform buyouts, along with numerous add-on acquisitions, contributing to a total transaction value exceeding $22 billion. Currently, The Sterling Group manages over $9.4 billion in assets.

Job Summary

As a plumbing service technician at L&S, you will maintain, repair, install, and upgrade plumbing equipment in residential homes. Plumbing service techs identify issues and communicate solutions to homeowner/ production to help resolve the issue quickly. Key internal relationships will include the Customer Service Dept. and Production.

General Responsibilities

• Perform warranty and service work to repair or replace plumbing related items in new and existing homes.
• Ability to work on a wide variety of plumbing fixtures and water heaters (both tank type and tankless)
• Knowledge of industry standard tools and materials.
• Utilize iPad/tablet to enter service call solutions and to acquire daily schedule for reviewing and planning efficient workday routes.
• Work alongside industry experts to expand trade knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years prior plumbing warranty and service work for the residential construction industry,
• Current Tradesman or Journeyman level license,
• Valid driver’s license,
• Able to pass background check and drug screen and
• Perform the physical demands of the position: working in indoor and outdoor elements with extreme variation in temperatures and weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow); climbing ladders and steep stairs, crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching; able to routinely lift heavy objects more than 50 pounds, and pushing and pulling of objects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• FSA with debit card
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• $20K in life insurance and $20K AD&D insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid Vacation
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Annualized reviews for merit increases
• Potential for advancement