Journeyman Plumber
Expo Home Improvement
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Perform plumbing installations and modifications for residential bathroom remodeling projects.
- Install, repair, and replace water supply lines, drain systems, vents, and plumbing fixtures.
- Rough-in plumbing systems according to project plans and local building codes.
- Install tubs, showers, toilets, vanities, sinks, faucets, and related fixtures.
- Diagnose and resolve plumbing issues encountered during remodeling projects.
- Conduct pressure testing, leak detection, and system inspections.
- Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal plumbing regulations.
- Coordinate with project managers and other trades to maintain project schedules.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Communicate professionally with homeowners regarding project progress and plumbing-related questions.
- Complete required documentation, work orders, and inspection reports.
- Assist with obtaining permits and coordinating inspections as needed.
- Operate and maintain plumbing tools, equipment, and company vehicles safely.
Requirements
- Valid Texas Journeyman Plumber License.
- Minimum 3–5 years of residential plumbing experience, preferably in remodeling.
- Strong knowledge of residential plumbing systems, codes, and best practices.
- Experience with bathroom remodeling projects and fixture installations.
- Ability to read blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Proficient in soldering, PVC/CPVC installation, PEX systems, and drain-waste-vent systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass background screening and drug testing, if required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-end residential remodeling projects.
- Knowledge of tankless water heaters and modern plumbing technologies.
- OSHA safety training or certification.
- Experience using field service software (CRM).
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in occupied and unoccupied residential homes undergoing bathroom remodeling and renovation projects. Frequent local travel to customer homes and job sites within the assigned service area. Must maintain a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate a company vehicle. Position requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of plumbing materials, fixtures, tools, and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. Regular exposure to construction-related conditions, including dust, debris, noise, vibrations, and changing worksite conditions. Requires working in tight or confined areas such as crawlspaces, attics, under sinks, behind walls, and utility access areas. Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, reaching overhead, and standing or walking for extended periods throughout the workday. Must adhere to all company safety policies, OSHA standards, and applicable plumbing codes. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary. May require occasional overtime, early morning starts, or extended work hours to meet project deadlines, inspection schedules, and customer commitments. May be required to load, unload, transport materials, and work in outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and other weather-related elements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Expo Home Improvement provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Expo Home Improvement complies with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations.
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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