Service Plumber Jobs

Service plumber jobs are open from entry-level helper to lead service technician across residential, commercial, and light industrial settings, with common specializations in drain cleaning, water heater service, and fixture repair. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles423+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerBenjamin Franklin Plumbing
Top cityTampa, FL
Work type98% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Experienced Service Plumber
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Experienced Service Plumber
LCI Plumbing & Septic LLC
Palm Beach County, FL
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$35 - $45/hr

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Service Plumber
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Service Plumber
Field Plumbing and Heating
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$34 - $43/hr

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Lead Service Plumber / Designated Plumber
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Lead Service Plumber / Designated Plumber
Puget Power Washing LLC
King County, WA
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$81k - $124k/yr

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Commercial Service Plumber
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Commercial Service Plumber
Top Choice Plumbing
North Charleston, South Carolina
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$30 - $40/hr
2-10

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Service Plumber
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Service Plumber
Apollo Heating and Cooling
Kent, Ohio
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
$30 - $45/hr
51-200

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Service Plumber Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Benjamin Franklin Plumbing11
  • Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup6
  • Mr. Rooter Plumbing - Couffley Home Services5
  • Strada Services4
  • upchurch3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in service plumber jobs.

  • Active journeyman or master plumber license in the state of employment
  • Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record
  • 2 or more years of residential or commercial service plumbing experience
  • Proficiency diagnosing and repairing water heaters, fixtures, and drain systems
  • Ability to operate pipe inspection cameras, hydro-jetting equipment, and leak detection tools
  • High school diploma or GED with completed plumbing apprenticeship preferred

Tips for Your Service Plumber Job Search

List every license and certification clearly

Put your journeyman or master plumber license number, state of issue, and expiration date in a dedicated section near the top of your resume. Employers filter by licensure before they read anything else, so burying it wastes your strongest credential.

Show diagnostic work, not just installs

Service plumbing is about troubleshooting calls, not new construction. Rewrite your bullet points to describe how you diagnosed the problem before you fixed it. That distinction tells hiring managers you can run a service route independently from day one.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target companies by service call volume

Residential service shops run higher call volume with shorter tickets while commercial contractors handle fewer, longer jobs. Match your search to the work style you prefer and say so in your cover note, because hiring managers recognize candidates who understand the difference.

Bring documentation to your interview

Carry a physical copy of your license, any EPA 608 or backflow certification cards, and a clean driving record printout. Service plumbers work alone on customer property, so employers verify these on the spot rather than waiting for HR to follow up later.

Negotiate your on-call structure upfront

Many service plumber roles include after-hours or weekend on-call rotation. Ask during the offer conversation how many weeks per year you are on call, how callbacks are compensated, and whether a company vehicle is available for those shifts before you accept.

Service Plumber Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most service plumbers?

The companies hiring the most service plumbers right now include Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, and Mr. Rooter Plumbing - Couffley Home Services, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Franchise service networks and regional mechanical contractors tend to post the highest volumes year-round.

How many service plumber jobs are remote?

About 2% of service plumber openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on most of this work is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are estimating, service dispatch coordination, and plumbing sales roles that sit adjacent to field technician positions.

How do you become a service plumber?

Start by enrolling in a registered apprenticeship through a union or a plumbing contractor, which combines classroom instruction with paid on-the-job hours. After completing your apprenticeship hours, pass your state journeyman licensing exam. Build service-call experience specifically, since service work differs from new construction, and pursue your master license when eligible to unlock higher-paying lead roles.

How do you get hired as a service plumber with little or no experience?

Apply for plumber helper or apprentice roles at residential service companies, since those positions exist specifically to train people in service call workflows. Emphasize any mechanical aptitude, customer-facing experience, or coursework from a trade school. Getting your state apprentice registration card before you apply shows employers you are already committed to the licensing path.

What does the service plumber interview process look like?

Most service plumber interviews start with a phone screen covering your license status and availability for on-call rotation, followed by an in-person meeting where you walk through past service calls you have handled. Expect a practical component where the manager describes a diagnostic scenario and asks how you would approach it. Some employers also run a driving record check and drug screen before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to service plumber jobs?

You can find and apply to service plumber jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your license level, preferred service type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.

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