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Plumber (5 Years Experience Minimum)

Southern Home Services, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, United States


Service Plumber
Southern Home Services is a residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company that acquires, owns, and operates businesses across the United States. We seek a dynamic service plumber to join a thriving business that values work‑life balance and cares about you.

About This Role
You will handle a range of residential plumbing tasks. Your duties include troubleshooting, installing, and repairing plumbing systems; diagnosing issues; executing repairs and installations; and ensuring that all work meets high‑quality standards and local codes. Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with homeowners are essential.

In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For

Diagnosing problems and failures in plumbing systems and equipment

Determining whether repairs or replacements are needed for customers

Installing and assembling plumbing systems and equipment, including valves, pipe fittings, and pipes

Performing installation, maintenance, and repairs on water and gas systems, pipes, fittings, and components

Testing for leaks using compressed air and/or water to ensure functionality and safety

Repairing and maintaining plumbing systems by replacing washers, mending burst pipes, and clearing clogged drains

Managing the inventory of plumbing supplies in the vehicle, including checking stock, placing orders, and verifying receipts

Keeping equipment and tools operational by following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures

Maintaining safety equipment

Performing additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial systems

Proficiency in reading blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications

Expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing water, gas, and sewage systems

Familiarity with local and state plumbing codes and regulations

Experience with tools and equipment such as pipe cutters, threaders, and soldering tools

Ability to diagnose complex plumbing issues and recommend effective solutions

Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers, team members, and supervisors

Physical fitness to perform demanding tasks, including lifting heavy materials, working in confined spaces, and handling tools for extended periods

In‑depth knowledge of safety protocols and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment

Track record of delivering excellent customer service, focusing on professionalism and customer satisfaction

Basic knowledge of mobile apps and work management software to track tasks and report on job progress

Ability to lead apprentices, work well within a team, and coordinate with other trades on larger projects

Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and emergency calls, as needed

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and at least 3 years of driving experience

Preferred Qualifications
Active and valid Journeyman Plumbing License. Additional certifications such as backflow prevention and gas piping are a plus.

The Physical Requirements Of This Job Include

Lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally

Climbing ladders, accessing attics, navigating tight spaces, driving, entering crawlspaces, pushing, carrying, pulling, using hand tools, and performing fine detail work

Ability to drive

Working in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, attics, and crawlspaces

Ability to stand, walk, sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone

Use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms

Regularly stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch

Exposure to extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors, and adverse weather conditions such as wind, rain, ice, or snow

Southern Home Services will make reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job

Benefits

Reliable, year‑round work

4‑day work week schedules available

Generous pay incentives for quality work

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off and paid holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company‑matched 401(k)

Company‑provided vehicle

Employee discounts

This is a Non‑Exempt position.

Southern Home Services is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

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