Residential Service Plumber

Vailes Brothers Inc; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with gas card provided

Insurance options available

Paid time off and paid holidays starts

IRA with company match

Company-provided uniforms

Paid training and ongoing professional

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Vailes Home Improvement Services is hiring a Residential Service Plumber to diagnose and repair residential plumbing systems and educate homeowners on options for repairs and maintenance. The role emphasizes problem-solving, customer communication, and delivering high-quality service while building lasting relationships.

The position offers base pay of $25.00–$34.00+ per hour, with a total compensation potential around $90,000 annually through incentives and commissions in a family-owned

Qualifications

• At least three years of plumbing experience and knowledge of residential plumbing systems and local codes.
• Experience with soldering, pipe threading, fixture installation, gas leak testing, and diagnostics.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail; ability to build trust with customers.
• Organized and motivated to contribute to a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to in-home service calls, diagnose issues, and perform repairs.
• Provide clear recommendations to customers and document work.
• Maintain organized service vehicle and participate in ongoing training.
• Mentor apprentices as needed.

Skills

Customer communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Clean driving record

Residential plumbing

Job description

Vailes Home Improvement Services is hiring a Residential Service Plumber to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an experienced plumbing technician who enjoys solving problems, helping homeowners, and delivering high-quality service while building long-term customer relationships.

Vailes Home Improvement Services is a family-owned company known for dependable HVAC, plumbing, and home improvement services. Our team takes pride in quality craftsmanship, strong customer relationships, and creating a workplace where employees are supported, trained, and set up for long-term success. If you are looking for a stable career with strong earning potential and a company that values your work, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

This position focuses on diagnosing and repairing residential plumbing systems while helping homeowners understand their options and make informed decisions about repairs, replacements, and maintenance solutions.

Pay: $25.00 - $34.00+ per hour, base pay depending on experience
Total Compensation Potential: Approximately $90,000 annually with performance incentives and commissions

As a Residential Service Plumber, you will respond to in-home service calls, diagnose plumbing issues, perform repairs, and provide clear recommendations to customers. Technicians in this role handle plumbing service, drain cleaning, fixture installation, and system troubleshooting while maintaining strong communication with customers, dispatch, and the office team. This role also involves maintaining an organized service vehicle, documenting work accurately, and participating in ongoing training and team meetings to continually improve service quality.

Experienced technicians may also assist in mentoring apprentices and helping newer team members develop their technical skills and customer service approach.

Why Work for Vailes Home Improvement Services

• Family-owned and operated company with a strong reputation for quality service
• Stable year-round work with strong earning potential
• Supportive leadership and team-focused culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training
• Work environment that values work-life balance and employee satisfaction
• Team celebrations, events, and a positive workplace culture

Benefits

• Generous benefits package with up to $7,000 in company-paid coverage annually
• Competitive pay plus performance-based spiffs and commissions with strong earning potential
• Company vehicle with gas card provided
• Insurance options available
• Paid time off and paid holidays starting on Day 1
• IRA with company match
• Company-provided uniforms
• Paid training and ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Candidates should have at least three years of plumbing experience and strong knowledge of residential plumbing systems and local plumbing codes. Technicians should be comfortable performing tasks such as soldering, pipe threading, fixture installation, gas leak testing, and general plumbing system diagnostics and repairs. A clean driving record is required, along with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build trust with customers.

Successful candidates are organized, dependable, and motivated to continuously improve their technical skills while contributing to a team-focused environment.

Vailes Home Improvement Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug test upon being given a conditional offer of employment.