Residential Service Plumber

sandjplumbing; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (99

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay

2 weeks PTO + holidays

Company-provided truck

Tools, parts & equipment supplied

Paid training & education

Quarterly team events

Strong dispatch support

Job summary

S&J Plumbing in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Residential Service Plumber to diagnose issues, deliver high-quality repairs, and build trust with homeowners. You will be responsible for analyzing the problem, presenting options, and executing efficient, code-compliant solutions.

The role offers performance-based pay with strong earning potential, a company truck, and comprehensive benefits. You’ll work with a team that supports you and values customer service and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential plumbing experience (service-focused preferred).
• Illinois plumbing license preferred (3rd-year apprentice considered).
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build trust with customers.
• Sales-minded approach with a focus on helping—not pressuring.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair residential plumbing systems.
• Present options to customers and help them make confident buying decisions.
• Install, maintain, and repair water and gas lines, fixtures, and appliances.
• Ensure all work meets local codes and quality standards.
• Manage your calls efficiently and work independently in the field.
• Communicate with dispatch, managers, and support teams.
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and workspace.
• Attend ongoing training to sharpen skills and increase performance.

Skills

Residential plumbing experience

Diagnostic & troubleshooting

Clear customer communication

Sales-minded approach

Self-motivated & independent work

Valid driver's license

Background check clearance

Military experience welcomed

Education

Illinois plumbing license preferred (3rd-year apprentice considered)

Job description

Residential Service Plumber
Arlington Heights, IL

Earn top pay, run your own calls, and get paid for your performance.

At S&J Plumbing, we’re looking for experienced Residential Service Plumbers who want to take control of their income and work with a company that actually supports them in the field. If you’re confident in your skills, great with customers, and want to be rewarded for the value you bring—this is the opportunity.

We believe happy employees create happy customers, and we’ve built a company where technicians are set up to succeed with strong systems, real support, and serious earning potential.

Pay & Benefits

• Flexible Pay Structure: Prefer performance-based pay? We offer a 100% commission option with earning potential up to 24% commission for motivated technicians who want to maximize their income.
• Unlimited Earning Potential: Top-performing service plumbers at S&J Plumbing earn up to $20,000+ per month through strong performance, customer trust, and consistent results.

• $50–$65/hour + performance spiffs
• Top performers earn $9,000+ per month in bonuses
• Overtime paid at 1.5x (over 8 hours/day)
• 100% paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance(for youandyour family)
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Weekly pay
• 2 weeks PTO + paid holidays
• Company-provided truck(new, safe, fully equipped)
• State-of-the-art tools, parts, and equipment
• Paid training & continuing education
• Quarterly company outings & team events
• Strong manager and dispatch support—you’re never on your own

What You’ll Do

As a Residential Service Plumber, you’ll diagnose issues, present solutions, and deliver high-quality repairs while building trust with homeowners.

• Diagnose and repairresidential plumbing systems
• Present options to customers and help them makeconfident buying decisions
• Install, maintain, and repair water and gas lines, fixtures, and appliances
• Ensure all work meetslocal codes and quality standards
• Manage your calls efficiently and work independently in the field
• Communicate with dispatch, managers, and support teams
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time
• Participate in theon-call rotation
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and workspace
• Attend ongoing training to sharpen skills and increase performance

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of residential plumbing experience (service-focused preferred)
• Illinois plumbing license preferred (3rd-year apprentice considered)
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Ability tocommunicate clearly and build trust with customers
• Sales-minded approach with a focus on helping—not pressuring
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Valid driver’s license with aclean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Military experience welcomed and encouraged

Who We Are

At S&J Plumbing, our culture is built on four core values:

• Integrity– We do the right thing, every time
• Professionalism– We show up prepared and perform at a high level
• Accountability– We own our actions and results
• Family– We support our team and treat customers like our own

Why S&J Plumbing?

We’re not a private equity roll-up. We’re a locally run company that puts people, quality, and long-term growth first. That means better support in the field, better leadership decisions, and a place where you can actually build a career.

Here, you’ll have the tools, training, and backing to succeed—while earning what you’re worth and working with a team that has your back.

S&J Plumbing is an Equal Opportunity Employer