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Position Title: Commercial Service Plumber
Company Name: Sweetwater Plumbing
Salary: $30–$35+/hr DOE + performance incentives/commission, overtime eligibility, weekly pay
Employment Type: Full‑time
Schedule: Monday–Friday; rotating on‑call for nights/weekends/holidays for emergency service
Location: Apex, NC (service area: Apex, Morrisville, Cary, Durham, and the Triangle)

Why Sweetwater
Sweetwater Plumbing is a locally owned, non‑franchise plumbing contractor with deep roots in North Carolina. We’re expanding from our new construction success into a best‑in‑class commercial service operation serving restaurants, commercial kitchens, hotels/hospitality, multifamily, medical/office, retail, and specialty wellness spaces like yoga studios—while remaining cross‑trained to support residential service as needed. Join a growing team where your craft, safety, and customer care are recognized and rewarded.

Role Overview
The Commercial Service Plumber diagnoses, repairs, and installs commercial plumbing systems while delivering professional, timely service and clear communication to facility decision‑makers. You’ll work independently in the field with strong office/dispatch support and modern tools (tablet/work order system).

Primary Facilities Served

• Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens: lines, fixtures, grease systems, back‑of‑house sanitation, hot‑water recovery

• Hotels/Hospitality: guest room stacks/risers, common‑area restrooms, boiler/hot‑water plants, laundry, pools/spas (within plumbing scope)

• Multifamily: unit turnovers, main stacks, PRVs/recirculation, domestic booster systems, tenant‑impact scheduling

• Yoga/Wellness Studios & Fitness: locker room fixtures, showers, drains, bottle‑fillers, ADA compliance updates

• Light Commercial/Retail/Office & Residential Support: light‑commercial tenant spaces; occasional residential service calls during peak demand

Key Responsibilities

• Service & Repair: Troubleshoot and repair piping, fixtures, water heaters/boilers (including domestic hot‑water plants), recirculation systems, PRVs, commercial faucets/flushometers, and backflow assemblies.

• Commercial Specialties: Hydro‑jetting, drain cabling, sewer camera/CCTV inspections, smoke testing, slab leak detection, grease trap/interceptor maintenance, clean‑outs, and minor pipe replacement.

• Installations: Small project installs and replacements (water heaters, boiler components/controls, tankless/rack systems, pumps, RPZs, fixtures, mixing valves, ADA fixture/height/clearance upgrades). Coordinate with project managers for quoted work.

• Compliance & Documentation: Complete work orders, photos, and material lists on a tablet; pull basic permits when required; ensure work meets NC Plumbing Code, OSHA safety standards, ADA restroom/kitchen accessibility requirements, and site rules.

• Customer Communication: Provide diagnostic summaries, options with upfront pricing, and post‑service walkthroughs to managers/owners/tenants; represent Sweetwater as a trusted advisor.

• Preventive Maintenance: Perform site PMs (valves, expansion tanks, anodes, strainers, recirc balance, boiler checks); create findings reports and recommend repairs.

• Emergency Response: Participate in the on‑call rotation for urgent issues (after‑hours leaks, backups, no‑hot‑water, and roof drains).

• Facility Types: Comfort working in restaurants/commercial kitchens, hotels, multifamily, yoga/wellness studios, office/retail, and occasional residential assignments.

• Teamwork: Collaborate with dispatch, warehouse, and vendors; mentor apprentices when assigned

• Experience: 3+ years in commercial service plumbing (restaurants, commercial kitchens, hotels, multifamily, wellness/fitness, or light‑industrial); residential service experience a plus.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training/apprenticeship a plus.

• Licensing/Certifications (Preferred): NC Plumbing Technician/Contractor license; Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification (or ability to obtain in 6 months); OSHA‑10/30; confined space awareness; lift certification.

• Technical Skills: Proficient with diagnostic equipment (CCTV, locators/sondes, leak detection mics), jetters, drain machines, press systems, and solder/braze/PVC/CPVC/PEX/black iron; boiler/domestic hot‑water systems, recirc balancing, PRVs, ADA fixture standards and restroom/kitchen retrofit best practices.

• Soft Skills: Clear written/verbal communication; strong problem‑solving; professional client interaction; ability to work independently and prioritize.

• Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license and clean MVR; ability to lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, work in ceilings/roofs/mechanical rooms; reliable, punctual, safety‑minded.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Perks

  • Weekly pay cycle

  • Hourly base ($32–$40/hr DOE) + commission/performance incentives

  • Overtime potential

  • Referral bonus program

• Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • PPE provided (hard hats, gloves, eye/ear protection)

• Work–Life Balance

  • Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, sick days)

• Career Development

  • Paid training & certifications (OSHA, manufacturer, backflow tester, jetter/CCTV)

  • Tool replacement program

  • Tech package (tablet/smartphone provided)

• Unique Perks

  • Company vehicle (take‑home per policy)

  • Company uniforms & safety apparel

  • Team events (BBQs, holiday parties, ball games, fishing trips)

What Success Looks Like (90 Days)

• Maintains safety record with zero preventable incidents.

• Closes out accurate work orders with photos and material lists; minimal call‑backs.

• Earns positive feedback from at least 3 commercial accounts; supports a successful PM route.

• Demonstrates competency with Sweetwater’s pricing options and communication standards.

Equal Opportunity
Sweetwater Plumbing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Ready to apply? Join a company where commercial service pros thrive—apply today!

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