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Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service, Tampa, FL, United States


Plumber
Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

Overview
Journeyman Plumber.

In a setting that offers job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement within a well-known national brand, Roto-Rooter provides a great place to work. Our plumbers offer a wide range of services, including faucet repairs, water heater installations, and plumbing system replacements.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to customer service calls, conduct thorough inspections of plumbing issues, accurately diagnose problems, offer effective solutions and estimates, and successfully close service sales.

With the necessary licensing, proficiently install and repair various plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.

Conduct sewer and drain cleaning services in diverse environments such as basements, roofs, confined spaces, and close quarters, ensuring thorough cleaning and restoration of work sites to meet pre-job conditions.

Prepare invoice, totaling costs of services/products provided, and collect payment while explaining the Roto-Rooter guarantee in writing and on the provided smartphone.

Collect payment and move on to the next service call.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license.

State plumbing license is preferred.

Three or more years of repair and service plumbing experience required; proven track record in the sale of plumbing products and services is required.

Full knowledge of plumbing systems is essential for performing duties.

Plumbers are expected to gain Excavation Certification through Competent Person Training (OSHA requirement) within the first year of employment. Journeyman license or equivalent certification, as specified by the state in which the branch operates and performs service, is required. Unlicensed plumbers will be expected to obtain certification as soon as they become eligible, if necessary, by state law.

Must have good written and oral communication skills for effective customer service.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in client and co-worker relations.

Benefits

Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid VacationPaid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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