Plumbing Technician

Are you a Plumber looking to be part of something BIGGER? A-1 Sewer & Drain, a Groundworks Company, offers competitive hourly pay, employee ownership, and a fast track to leadership positions. We 're seeking a talented Plumbing Assistant to join their team in Virginia Beach, VA!

Why This Job Rocks:

• Growth Opportunities: Advance to Foreman in just one year, we promote from within over 80% of the time.
• Employee Ownership: Become an OWNER in 6 months - we invest in you!
• We Embrace Meritocracy - your hard work is rewarded.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join a Best Workplace - our core values are the foundation of our decisions and the essence of who we are.

What We Provide:

• Pay: Competitive hourly pay + commission
• Tools & Transportaion: Provided & get a FREE pair of work boots each year!
• Flexibility: Dispatch from home every day & calls based on your availability
• Year-Round Work: Full-time, nonseasonal, consistent work.
• Career Development: Clear career path, certifications & leadership training
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with match, 2 weeks PTO & 6 paid holidays!

What We Expect:

• Contribute to our high-performance team, we WIN together!
• We work until it's done right. Period.
• Build open and honest relationships with communication.
• Embrace & drive growth. Get ready to grow your skills & your career.
• Deliver quality through great service.
• Be humble - We all put our boots on the same way.
• Protect, repair, and improve our customers' greatest asset - their home.

What You Can Expect:

• Perform residential and commercial plumbing service calls, including diagnostics, repairs, and installations.
• Assess plumbing issues and present multi-option estimates using A-1/Groundworks Sales Methodology.
• Communicate clearly with customers to ensure understanding of services and costs.
• Conduct camera inspections and respond to emergency plumbing situations.
• Install and repair domestic water, sewer, gas, and hydronic systems.
• Skilled in copper (soldering, ProPress, brazing), PVC, cast iron, PEX, and gas piping (black iron, Gastite CSST).
• Replace boilers, chillers, and water heaters.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition.
• Ensure compliance with plumbing codes and safety standards.
• Prepare accurate documentation and reports.
• Participate in rotating on-call and weekend shifts (5-day work week, 1-2 on-calls/month).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of residential plumbing experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with insurable record
• Proficient with plumbing tools and basic hand tools
• Familiar with service software (e.g., ServiceTitan)
• Preferred: Plumbing licenses/certifications (Master, Journeyman, Backflow Tester, Leak Detection)
• Able to read blueprints and understand plumbing systems
• Detail-oriented, independent, and team-focused
• Strong problem-solving skills and sense of urgency