Emergency / On-Call Plumbing Technician
Yellowstone Local · Houston, TX · 3 days ago
On-siteManagement$30–$40/hrFull-time
Pay
$30–$40/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule
Emergency and on-call service schedule, including after-hours calls as scheduled
Benefits
- In-house training courses
- State-of-the-art training facility
- Access to the latest industry technology and equipment
- Training on how to properly use that equipment
- Opportunities to attend industry conventions
- Career growth and upward mobility
- Family-oriented company culture
- Emphasis on work-life balance
- Company and family events
- Opportunities to work alongside experienced plumbing professionals
- Put your plumbing expertise to work handling urgent service calls where strong troubleshooting skills make a real difference
- Work alongside experienced plumbing professionals who care about quality workmanship and doing the job right
- Build your skills through hands-on training, in-house courses, and access to modern plumbing technology and equipment
- Join a company that invests in your professional development instead of expecting you to figure everything out on your own
- Develop a long-term plumbing career with real opportunities for advancement and upward mobility
- Get support from an experienced dispatch and operations team while responding to assigned service calls
- Stay connected to the industry with opportunities to attend conventions and continue developing your technical knowledge
Responsibilities
- Work as an Emergency / On-Call Plumbing Technician serving customers throughout Houston, TX
- Respond to assigned emergency and on-call plumbing service calls, including after-hours calls as scheduled
- Diagnose and troubleshoot urgent plumbing problems, including leaks, drain stoppages, water pressure issues, fixture failures, piping problems, and water heater issues
- Quickly identify the source of plumbing problems and determine appropriate repair solutions
- Repair and replace faucets, toilets, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, piping, valves, drains, and related plumbing components
- Help resolve urgent plumbing issues efficiently while maintaining quality workmanship and following proper safety procedures
- Provide plumbing service in commercial, multi-family, residential, and light commercial environments
- Clearly explain plumbing issues, recommended repairs, and available solutions to customers, property managers, and on-site personnel
- Complete work orders, service documentation, and job notes accurately
- Use mobile devices or tablets for dispatching, job updates, and service documentation
- Maintain communication with dispatch regarding availability, job status, scheduling, and additional work
- Follow applicable plumbing codes, safety requirements, and company procedures
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, plumbing equipment, and other service equipment
- Maintain company-provided tools, equipment, materials, and assigned service vehicles
- Keep every work area clean and professional before leaving the job site
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to sharpen your plumbing and emergency service skills
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a Plumbing Technician, Service Plumber, or similar plumbing service professional
- Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance
- Ability to diagnose urgent plumbing problems accurately and determine appropriate repair solutions
- Ability to participate in an emergency/on-call schedule and respond to assigned after-hours service calls
- Experience in commercial, multi-family, residential, or light commercial plumbing environments preferred
- Ability to read and understand work orders, plumbing diagrams, and technical information
- Strong customer service and communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally during urgent service situations
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage assigned emergency plumbing service calls
- Comfortable using mobile devices or tablets for dispatching and job documentation
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to safely operate plumbing hand tools, power tools, and related equipment
- Current Texas plumbing license or registration appropriate to the work performed, as required by position responsibilities
- Ability to safely perform the essential physical duties of plumbing service work, including lifting and carrying equipment and materials, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in confined spaces
- Ability to safely use ladders and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions