Residential Drain & Sewer Technician – Growth & Benefits

Whalen & Ives Inc.; Park Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Folkes Home Services is seeking a Residential Drains Technician to join our team in New Jersey. You will diagnose and resolve residential drain and sewer issues, perform cleaning and preventive maintenance, and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced home service setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years of drain cleaning experience, proficiency with cable machines, jetters, and sewer cameras, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years experience in drain cleaning, sewer maintenance, or related residential service role.
• Residential plumbing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drain cleaning & clearing using cable machines and jetters.
• Sewer line diagnostics with camera inspections.
• Troubleshoot & diagnose drain/sewer issues and recommend solutions.
• Provide preventative maintenance and descaling as needed.
• Communicate findings and options clearly to homeowners.
• Prepare accurate service estimates and educate on long-term solutions.
• Document work in Service Titan and maintain records.
• Care for equipment and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Drain cleaning

Sewer maintenance

Service Titan

Communication

Driver’s license

Tools

Cable machines

Jetters

Sewer cameras

Locators

Job description

Folkes Home Services is seeking a Residential Drains Technician to join our team in New Jersey. You will diagnose and resolve residential drain and sewer issues, perform cleaning and preventive maintenance, and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced home service setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years of drain cleaning experience, proficiency with cable machines, jetters, and sewer cameras, and a valid driver’s license.