Service Plumber

Team Kline; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k with company match

ESOP ownership

Paid holidays and up to five weeks PTO

On-site/apprenticeship training

Team outings

Job summary

Team Kline in Des Moines is seeking a Service Plumber to diagnose and repair plumbing issues on residential and commercial service calls, while upholding code compliance and quality workmanship. You will interact directly with customers, document service reports, and coordinate with management to schedule and complete warranty work.

Requirements include 2+ years in plumbing service or warranty work, a valid driver’s license, and a Journeyman Plumber’s license (where required).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of plumbing service or warranty experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform service calls and warranty work, including diagnostics, repairs, and minor installations
• Communicate effectively with customers, explaining findings and recommending solutions
• Accurately diagnose plumbing issues and provide efficient, lasting repairs
• Complete required documentation, including service reports and warranty claims
• Ensure all work meets plumbing code and safety standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including job site and company vehicle
• Collaborate with dispatch and management for scheduling and job updates
• Mentor and support apprentices as needed during service visits
• Maintain inventory of service vehicle materials and request restocks as needed
• Follow all company policies regarding conduct, safety, and vehicle use

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Physical ability

Hand and power tools

Valid driver’s license

Education

Journeyman Plumber's License (preferred; required in some areas)

Job description

Job Title: Service Plumber
Location: Des Moines, Field

Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!

Job Summary:
The Service Plumber is responsible for performing residential and commercial service calls, diagnosing plumbing issues, and completing warranty repairs with accuracy and professionalism. This role involves interacting directly with customers, troubleshooting problems on site, and ensuring high quality, code compliant workmanship. The Service Plumber serves as the face of the company in the field, maintaining strong communication with management and clients while representing company standards and values. If you’re passionate about your career, and want to take it to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform service calls and warranty work, including diagnostics, repairs, and minor installations
• Communicate effectively with customers, explaining findings and recommending solutions
• Accurately diagnose plumbing issues and provide efficient, lasting repairs
• Complete required documentation, including service reports and warranty claims
• Ensure all work meets plumbing code and safety standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including job site and company vehicle
• Collaborate with dispatch and management for scheduling and job updates
• Mentor and support apprentices as needed during service visits
• Maintain inventory of service vehicle materials and request restocks as needed
• Follow all company policies regarding conduct, safety, and vehicle use

Minimum Requirements:

• 2+ years of plumbing service or warranty experience
• Valid Journeyman Plumber’s License (preferred; required in some areas)
• Valid driver’s license and insurable under company vehicle policy
• Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting and confined space work
• Proficient use of hand and power tools

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs; heavier loads with assistance
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and driving
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Regular use of ladders and power tools
• Strong hand eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Use of PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection required
• Indoors and outdoors work required, may be exposed to extreme weather, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Overtime, weekend, on call, and emergency work may be required

Why Team Kline?

• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
• Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
• Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
• Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
• Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.
  If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values you and your contributions, then we can’t wait to meet you!