Plumber - Houston
Company
Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
90K–200K a year
Via
ZipRecruiter
Job Description
ABACUS Plumbing is currently seeking Residential and Plumbers (Plumbing License required).
What’s In It For Me?
• Plumbing Install: 85k-150K
• Plumbing Service: 80K-180K
• Health, Vision and Dental plans for you and your family to choose from
• New company truck, Gas card and paid tolls
• Dispatch from home
• We will keep you busy
• Car give away and other prizes through out the year
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Special Program Options: FSA, EPA, Legal Services, and Identity Theft
• Continuous Training for your Professional Development
• Working in a dynamic, collaborative, and fun environment
• Coached and supported career growth
What will I do?
Plumbing Service
• Diagnose common and diverse plumbing emergencies efficiently and accurately and perform plumbing services
• Strong residential service experience and strong trouble shooting skills
• Water Heater replacement and repair
• Fixture Replacement (Faucets, Tubs, and Toilet)
• Drain Cleaning
• Competent use of conventional sewer machines
Plumbing Install
• Prepping cast iron system with Picote mini and maxi
• Jetting lines
• Making sure all equipment is maintained
• Complete a thorough process of lining and coating
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers, office staff and coworkers.
• Be thorough in inspections, and accurate in quoting replacements or repairs.
Do I have What it Takes?
• 1 - 5+yr Plumbing Experience
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Good Attitude and Willingness to Learn
• Leak Location and Repair, a plus
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Provide exceptional customer service while on the jobsite
• Results driven in a high-energy environment
• Must be able to follow directions and work independently
• Ability work in hot, cold, wet climates depending on the weather
• Service Titan experience preferred.
Wrench Group and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The company encourages all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States to apply, but it does not sponsor applicants or employees who require a visa to work legally.
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What’s In It For Me?
• Plumbing Install: 85k-150K
• Plumbing Service: 80K-180K
• Health, Vision and Dental plans for you and your family to choose from
• New company truck, Gas card and paid tolls
• Dispatch from home
• We will keep you busy
• Car give away and other prizes through out the year
• 401K Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Special Program Options: FSA, EPA, Legal Services, and Identity Theft
• Continuous Training for your Professional Development
• Working in a dynamic, collaborative, and fun environment
• Coached and supported career growth
What will I do?
Plumbing Service
• Diagnose common and diverse plumbing emergencies efficiently and accurately and perform plumbing services
• Strong residential service experience and strong trouble shooting skills
• Water Heater replacement and repair
• Fixture Replacement (Faucets, Tubs, and Toilet)
• Drain Cleaning
• Competent use of conventional sewer machines
Plumbing Install
• Prepping cast iron system with Picote mini and maxi
• Jetting lines
• Making sure all equipment is maintained
• Complete a thorough process of lining and coating
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers, office staff and coworkers.
• Be thorough in inspections, and accurate in quoting replacements or repairs.
Do I have What it Takes?
• 1 - 5+yr Plumbing Experience
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Good Attitude and Willingness to Learn
• Leak Location and Repair, a plus
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Provide exceptional customer service while on the jobsite
• Results driven in a high-energy environment
• Must be able to follow directions and work independently
• Ability work in hot, cold, wet climates depending on the weather
• Service Titan experience preferred.
Wrench Group and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The company encourages all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States to apply, but it does not sponsor applicants or employees who require a visa to work legally.
#AbacusHoustonLI
#LI-JH1
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