Plumbing Install Technician
JD Precision
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Job Description
Overview
JD Precision Plumbing & Air is hiring an experienced Residential Plumbing Installer to join our Conroe team. We've served The Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, and the surrounding Montgomery and Harris County communities since 2010, and we've evolved into a comprehensive home comfort company offering a range of services, including plumbing, heating, cooling, and standby generators. You'll be in customers' homes every day handling installations and replacements from start to finish — water heaters and tankless systems, re-pipes, water softeners and filtration, gas lines, sewer and water line replacements, and full fixture changeouts. You'll roll out with a fully stocked truck and a team that backs up its workmanship. If you take pride in clean, code-compliant installs and want a company that does right by both the customer and the crew, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Perform residential plumbing installations: tank and tankless water heaters, water softeners and filtration systems, re-pipes, fixtures, gas lines, and drain/waste/vent systems
- Complete residential sewer line and water-line replacements, including trenching and tie-ins
- Execute installations to manufacturer specifications and Texas plumbing code
- Read and interpret job scopes, blueprints, and installation plans
- Pull and coordinate permits and inspections as required
- Protect the customer's home — drop cloths, shoe covers, and full cleanup on every job
- Communicate professionally with homeowners and clearly explain completed work
- Accurately document job details, materials used, and completion notes in field software
- Maintain company vehicle, tools, and truck stock in clean, working order
- Follow all safety protocols and company installation standards
Qualifications
- Texas Tradesman Plumber-Limited license required; Journeyman Plumber preferred. Registered TSBPE Plumber's Apprentices will be considered for a helper-level position working under a licensed installer
- 2 years of residential plumbing installation experience required — this role is not a fit for commercial-only or new-construction backgrounds
- Working knowledge of Texas plumbing code and Montgomery/Harris County residential permit requirements
- Proven experience working in occupied homes with direct homeowner interaction
- Ability to read blueprints and installation schematics
- Comfortable lifting 50 lbs and working in attics, crawlspaces, and trenches in varying weather
- Strong customer-facing communication and professional appearance
- Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
- Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
Why Join Us
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Company vehicle, gas card, and tools/equipment provided
- Fully stocked trucks so you're not chasing parts all day
- Paid time off and holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Ongoing paid training and licensing support
- Year-round residential work across plumbing, HVAC, and generator divisions with a company growing since 2010
- A team built on honest pricing, clean jobsites, and craftsmanship over shortcuts
What Most Plumbers Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Plumbing is a licensed trade in Texas. You start as a registered apprentice, log paid on-the-job hours, and work under a licensed plumber before you can sit for the tradesman or journeyman exam. Many job posts list a title like plumber but expect a specific license tier, so read the fine print. Pay is usually hourly for apprentices and shifts toward flat-rate or commission on the service side, where a share of each ticket rewards speed and upselling.
New hires are often surprised by the truck and on-call reality. Service plumbers frequently drive a stocked company van, run a rotating after-hours or weekend shift, and handle emergency calls for burst lines and backups. New-construction and commercial work runs steadier daytime hours but leans on rough-in speed and blueprint reading. Houston humidity, slab foundations, and older cast-iron systems mean steady demand year round, with spikes after freezes and heavy storms.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A service day starts with a dispatch list and a stocked truck. You confirm parts, plan a route, and roll to the first call. Typical work includes clearing drains, swapping water heaters, fixing leaks under slabs, repairing fixtures, and running camera inspections on sewer lines. You diagnose the problem, quote the repair, and get sign-off before turning a wrench.
Customer interaction is a big part of the role. You explain options in plain language, protect floors and finishes, and leave the work area clean. Paperwork follows every job. You log parts, take photos, and close out the ticket in the field. New-construction plumbers spend more of the day on rough-in, setting drain and vent lines to code, then return for the finish stage to set fixtures. Either path involves lifting, crawling into tight spaces, and coordinating with inspectors so the job passes the first time.
What Plumbers Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $29.47/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Plumber in Texas
Plumbing is licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. You register as an apprentice, then work under a licensed plumber while you log paid hours. After enough hours you can test for tradesman or journeyman, and with more experience you sit for the master plumber exam. Backflow and medical gas are separate endorsements that add earning power. Each step requires documented hours and a passing exam, so keeping careful records of your time matters. Texas recognizes experience from some other states, but you still test here to hold a Texas license.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Registered Apprentice $49,254/yr
Learn on the job under a licensed plumber and log paid hours.
- 2 Tradesman / Journeyman Plumber $61,298/yr
Pass the exam and work with less supervision on service and installs.
- 3 Master Plumber $75,691/yr
Top license tier. Pull permits, design systems, and supervise crews.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $75,691/yr
Bid jobs and run crews on larger residential and commercial work.
- 5 Shop Owner $85,675/yr
Hold the responsible master license and run your own plumbing company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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