Plumber

Roto-Rooter Services Company•East Farmingdale, NY

7d•$75,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Roto-Rooter is hiring a Journeyman Plumber to provide plumbing, drain-cleaning, and related services. The role responds to customer calls, inspects and diagnoses plumbing problems, recommends solutions, prepares estimates, and sells services. Plumbers install and repair plumbing fixtures and equipment, clean sewer and drain systems, restore work sites, prepare invoices, collect payments, and explain the company guarantee. Compensation is commission-based with a guaranteed minimum hourly rate, averaging a stated annual salary range of $75,000–$120,000.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
At least three years of repair and service plumbing experience.
Proven track record selling plumbing products and services.
Full knowledge of plumbing systems.
Good written and oral communication skills for effective customer service, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills in relations with clients and coworkers.
Must obtain Excavation Certification through Competent Person Training, an OSHA requirement, within the first year of employment.
Journeyman license or equivalent certification as specified by the state where the branch operates and services are performed; unlicensed plumbers are expected to obtain certification as soon as eligible where required by state law.

Nice To Haves

State plumbing license preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to customer service calls; inspect plumbing issues, diagnose problems, offer solutions and estimates, and close service sales.
Install and repair plumbing fixtures and appliances, including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and water softeners, with the necessary licensing.
Perform sewer and drain cleaning in varied environments, including basements, roofs, confined spaces, and close quarters; clean and restore work sites to their pre-job condition.
Prepare invoices for services and products, collect payment, and explain the Roto-Rooter guarantee in writing and on the provided smartphone.
Move on to the next service call after collecting payment.