Plumbing Technician Jobs

Plumbing Technician jobs are open across residential construction, commercial facilities, municipal utilities, and property management, from entry-level apprentice to master plumber, with specializations in pipefitting, gas line installation, and service and repair. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles601+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRoto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type97% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Residential Plumbing Service Technician (No On Call)
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Residential Plumbing Service Technician (No On Call)
SoGood Plumbing, Heating & Air
Powhatan, Virginia
Logistics & Inventory
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
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Plumbing Service Technician
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JOHN C FLOOD
Stafford, Virginia
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
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JOHN C FLOOD
Leesburg, Virginia
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
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JOHN C FLOOD
Alexandria, Virginia
Maintenance & Repair
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JOHN C FLOOD
Bethesda, Maryland
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
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Plumbing Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup10
  • Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical8
  • Mr Rooter Plumbing7
  • Peterman Brothers6
  • P3 Services4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in plumbing technician jobs.

  • Valid state plumbing license or journeyman certification required
  • Experience with residential and commercial plumbing systems installation and repair
  • Proficiency reading blueprints, schematics, and plumbing code specifications
  • Ability to operate power tools, pipe threaders, drain cameras, and leak detection equipment
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record for service van operation
  • Physical ability to lift heavy materials, work in confined spaces, and perform work at heights

Tips for Your Plumbing Technician Job Search

List your licenses and certifications first

Plumbing technician postings screen heavily on credentials. Put your journeyman or master plumber license, backflow prevention certification, and any state-specific trade licenses at the top of your resume, above your work history.

Quantify your service call volume

Hiring managers want to know how much ground you can cover. Instead of listing duties, show output: how many service calls you completed per week, the types of systems you serviced, and the size of properties you worked on.

Target postings by service category

Residential repair, new construction rough-in, and commercial mechanical are distinct workflows with different tools and schedules. Filter your search by the service type you do best so you're not competing for roles that don't match your hands-on background.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists plumbing technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment

Many plumbing technician interviews include a bench test or walk-through scenario covering pipe sizing, code compliance, or troubleshooting a faulty fixture. Review local plumbing code requirements for the state you're applying in before your interview.

Negotiate your on-call and overtime terms

Emergency call-out rates and overtime structures vary widely between service companies and facilities employers. Ask specifically about how on-call rotations are scheduled and how callback pay is calculated before you accept any offer.

Plumbing Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most plumbing technicians?

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, and Mr Rooter Plumbing are hiring the most plumbing technicians right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track new construction activity and facilities maintenance contracts in those states.

How many plumbing technician jobs are remote?

About 3% of plumbing technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this trade. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are plumbing estimating, project coordination, and technical customer support for equipment manufacturers.

How do you become a plumbing technician?

Most plumbing technicians complete a state-approved apprenticeship program that combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction in codes, pipefitting, and system design. After logging the required hours, you sit for a journeyman exam administered by your state licensing board. Some states also require a separate gas line or backflow prevention certification depending on the work you'll perform.

Can you get hired as a plumbing technician with little or no experience?

Yes, many plumbing contractors hire entry-level helpers and pre-apprentices who complete formal training on the job. Your best path is applying to companies that run registered apprenticeship programs, where you earn while you learn and work toward a journeyman license. Demonstrating mechanical aptitude, a clean driving record, and willingness to work early shifts or on-call rotations makes you a stronger candidate without field experience.

What does the plumbing technician interview process look like?

Most plumbing technician interviews start with a phone screen covering your license status, experience with specific systems, and availability for on-call work. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a walkthrough scenario where the interviewer describes a service problem and asks how you'd diagnose and fix it. Some employers add a practical skills check or a ride-along with a senior technician before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to plumbing technician jobs?

You can find and apply to plumbing technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your license level, preferred service type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that matches your background.

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