Plumbing Service Technician
Texas Quality Plumbing
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Job Description
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
We are an established company that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We offer our Plumbers top pay, based on experience and a work schedule of Monday - Friday 7:30 am until job completion and Saturday 7:30 am until job completion. Our team also enjoys great benefits after one year, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, financial education, monthly bonuses, on-the-job training, company van provided, NO On-call work, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid birthdays. We also make it easy to apply with our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application.
ABOUT TEXAS QUALITY PLUMBING
As a Texas family-owned and operated company, we have been providing the Houston area with quality plumbing services since 2007. Our number one priority is our customers. Our team is constantly working toward our goal of being the best home and family resource for all types of plumbing and drain cleaning needs. We always do our best to provide efficient and quick services with our fully experienced and professional staff who are extensively trained to handle any situation. We offer the best in town when it comes to giving a personal touch. Our core values are integrity, responsibility, structure, value, and commitment. We are set apart through our culture of trust that we give to our team members. We have worked hard to earn an A rating by the Better Business Bureau, and because our team continuously strives for excellence we provide great pay and an honest open culture!
ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?
We are looking for someone who is motivated to do quality work and further their career as a plumbing service technician. Ask yourself: Do you have excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information in layman's terms? Are you a troubleshooter and problem-solver? Do you have a positive, can-do attitude? Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you present yourself professionally? Are you cooperative and great at teamwork? Do you take pride in a job well done? If so, please consider applying for this Plumber position today!
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
As a Plumber on our team, you will need to be able to drive to locations to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair residential plumbing systems, as well as complete assigned preventative maintenance. If you can do this and meet the following requirements, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!
- At least 2 years experience in residential plumbing services
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.
About This Employer
Texas Quality Plumbing is listed in the Houston Home Services Guide directory of plumbers in Champions Forest. It holds a 4.8-star rating from 4,033 reviews.
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