Licensed Plumber - Residential Service - 55-65 hr

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of West Madison•Verona, WI

23h•$55 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of West Madison is hiring a Licensed Plumber for residential service and repair across Madison, Middleton, Verona, Waunakee, and surrounding Dane County communities. The position offers two compensation plans: a flat hourly rate of $55–$65, determined by license and experience, or a lower hourly base plus uncapped commission. The posting describes $115,000+ as a realistic first-year earning level and says on-call work and overtime can bring earnings to $140,000. A guaranteed weekly floor applies during the first 45 days while the technician’s schedule fills; it is not a draw and is not clawed back. Pay is weekly, with spiffs and on-call, holiday, and overtime premiums available. The plumber will handle residential service calls independently, diagnose problems, explain repair options and pricing to homeowners, complete and test repairs, clean up, and close out jobs on a tablet. Work includes leaks, drains, fixtures, sewer and gas lines, sump and ejector pumps, tank and tankless water heaters, softeners, filtration and water treatment, drain cleaning, hydro jetting, camera inspections, and whole-house repiping. The position includes a new, stocked and wrapped 2025 Ram ProMaster with a fuel card, a company phone and tablet, uniforms, paid training, and support toward a Master credential. The employer pays for DSPS license renewals and continuing education. Benefits include health coverage, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching after 60 days, 10 days of paid vacation, and 7 paid holidays with no waiting period. The company is locally owned and describes the role as an opportunity to join a new, multi-territory operation, with the first technician to prove out potentially advancing to Lead Tech. The plumber can consult with the company’s Master Plumber for a second opinion.

Requirements

Active Wisconsin DSPS license as a Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Plumber Restricted Appliance, or Master Plumber.
At least 2 years of residential service and repair experience, with the ability to work unsupervised.
Comfort discussing repair options and prices with homeowners.
Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and work in crawl spaces and attics.

Nice To Haves

For applicants licensed in another state, at least 5 years as a journeyman or completion of a 5-year apprenticeship may qualify them to sit for the Wisconsin exam, subject to DSPS approval.
Interest in pursuing a Master credential.

Responsibilities

Independently manage residential service calls and assess the situation at each service address.
Diagnose plumbing problems and identify the underlying issue.
Present homeowners with clear repair options and pricing.
Repair residential plumbing systems, including leaks, drains, fixtures, sewer and gas lines, sump and ejector pumps, water heaters, softeners, filtration and water-treatment equipment, and whole-house piping.
Perform drain cleaning, hydro jetting, and camera inspections.
Test completed work, clean up, and close out each job using a tablet.
Communicate honestly and professionally with homeowners.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching; eligible after 60 days.
Performance-based bonuses and spiffs.
Company vehicle: a stocked and wrapped 2025 Ram ProMaster with a fuel card.
Dental insurance.
Employee discounts.
Uniforms provided.
Health coverage.
10 days of paid vacation.
7 paid holidays, with no waiting period.
Vision insurance.
Paid training and support toward a Master credential.
DSPS license renewals and continuing education paid by the employer.
Company phone and tablet.
Weekly pay.
Guaranteed weekly floor for the first 45 days while the technician’s schedule fills; it is not a draw and is not clawed back.
On-call, holiday, and overtime premiums.