Journeyman Plumber

Join the team at Horton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, a proud brand of Clarion Home Services Group! With a legacy spanning over three decades, Horton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Remodeling continues to be a trusted choice for residential and commercial clients throughout Metro Detroit and surrounding areas. We are a team of home service experts who go the extra mile to ensure peak performance for your home’s heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems. We keep growing because we only hire the best, and our customers love us for it.

Benefits

• Prompt benefits coverage starting the first of the month following hire date: robust medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options
• Immediate-vesting 401(k) with 100% match on first 3% of contributions and 50% on next 2% (up to 4% total company match); eligible after two full months of employment
• Continuous career growth opportunities across a larger network with regional advancement potential
• Next-level training via Interplay, an advanced Learning Management System (LMS) with interactive modules for professional development
• 100% company-paid protection: short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance for you and qualifying spouse/children
• Generous time off: robust PTO plan, 6 paid holidays, and up to 3 additional floating holidays
• Education and well-being support: tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance, and a dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A team that gives back: community engagement, regular team events, and a culture that respects hard work
• Safety-first culture: proactive safety programs, modern equipment, and continuous field monitoring

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex plumbing issues and pitch high-value, comprehensive solutions to customers
• Install, maintain, and repair complex water and wastewater systems across residential and commercial sites
• Layout connections, install supports, and assemble valves with a focus on leak-free testing and code compliance
• Ensure every job is perfectly sized, graded, and aligned to meet environmental and local plumbing standards
• Stay in sync with dispatch, management, and the parts team to keep projects moving smoothly
• Manage your mobile office (company truck), track inventory accurately, and complete digital paperwork
• Participate actively in all training exercises, continued education, morning meetings, trade shows, and retreats

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing residential and commercial plumbing systems
• Deep understanding of local Michigan plumbing codes
• Current Journeyman Plumber’s License
• High integrity with a strong desire for continuous improvement
• Professional demeanor with the ability to solve complex problems and put customers at ease during difficult situations
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a standard background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to be on feet 8 hours a day
• Must be physically able to perform strenuous labor including lifting heavy objects (75 lbs. and up) on a daily basis
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and cold
• Must be able to climb up and down a ladder numerous times throughout the day

Pay

Base pay range: $32–40 per hour. Within this range, starting pay is determined by relevant skills, qualifications, professional experience, and internal equity. Hourly, non-exempt position with overtime eligibility. Pay frequency: bi-weekly. The stated range is a good-faith estimate at time of posting; actual pay may vary based on job-related factors.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site and field-based. Monday through Friday with daily start and end times varying based on project demands. Variable full-time schedule up to 40 hours per week (hours driven by project workloads and seasonal business needs; a minimum number of weekly hours is not guaranteed). Occasional overtime, weekend shifts, and after-hours work may be required depending on business needs. Daily travel to residential and commercial job sites throughout the local branch’s service region.