Commercial Service Plumbing Tech

PMEP • Metairie, LA

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About The Position

PMEP is seeking a Commercial Service Plumbing Tech to diagnose, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot commercial plumbing systems and equipment. The role calls for strong technical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a service environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on commercial plumbing experience, identifies root causes rather than treating symptoms, and communicates findings and repair recommendations clearly to customers and management.

The technician performs service and repair work on commercial piping systems, fixtures, and equipment, including domestic water, sanitary drainage, sewer, vent, and natural gas systems. The position also includes preventative maintenance, system inspections, backflow-prevention service when properly qualified, and coordination with customers, dispatch, management, and other technicians.

Work must comply with company safety requirements and applicable plumbing codes. The technician maintains assigned tools, equipment, work areas, and service vehicles, documents work and deficiencies, and participates in the on-call rotation and after-hours service response as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience performing commercial plumbing service and repair work.
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary drainage, venting, and gas piping.
• Experience troubleshooting plumbing systems and identifying the source of failures.
• Familiarity with commercial water heaters, pumps, valves, backflow prevention assemblies, and associated equipment.
• Ability to read plumbing drawings and understand applicable plumbing codes.
• Experience using common plumbing tools, diagnostic equipment, and repair methods.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently, manage assigned service calls, and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry tools and materials, climb ladders, access rooftops, and work in mechanical rooms and other confined or restricted spaces when required.
• Willingness to participate in on-call duties and occasional overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman or Master Plumber license.
• Backflow certification.
• OSHA training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial plumbing systems, piping, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform service and repair work on domestic water, sanitary drainage, sewer, vent, and natural gas piping systems.
• Repair or replace fixtures, valves, piping, pumps, water heaters, and other plumbing components as needed.
• Investigate leaks, low water pressure, drainage issues, recurring failures, and other plumbing system deficiencies.
• Identify root causes of plumbing problems and determine appropriate, cost-effective repair solutions.
• Read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, and other technical information to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to support reliable operation of commercial plumbing systems and equipment.
• Inspect plumbing systems and components for wear, deterioration, or conditions that could contribute to future failures.
• Service backflow prevention assemblies, including testing, repair, and replacement when properly qualified.
• Communicate professionally with customers about service needs, system conditions, and completed work; explain identified issues and recommended repairs or maintenance.
• Coordinate with customers, dispatch, management, and other technicians to complete service calls efficiently and minimize disruption to customer operations.
• Perform work in accordance with company safety requirements, procedures, and applicable local and national plumbing codes.
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, work areas, and service vehicles in a clean, organized, safe, and professional condition, including following vehicle-use, fueling, maintenance, and inspection requirements.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and after-hours service response as assigned.
• Verify completed repairs and replacements to ensure systems and equipment operate properly.
• Plan and prioritize assigned service calls, use labor and materials responsibly, and keep dispatch or management informed about progress, delays, additional repairs, and changing service needs.
• Accurately document work performed, materials used, and identified deficiencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed