Free Plumber Job Description Template
A plumber job description template with licensing requirements built in.
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1.Job Brief (About the Role)
{{Company Name}} is hiring a {{Journeyman / Service}} Plumber to run residential and light-commercial service calls across {{service area}}. This role reports to the {{Service Manager}} and is dispatched from {{location}}.
Three or four sentences: the team, who the role reports to, and why this position exists. Skip generic openers like “We are looking for…”.
2.Responsibilities
- Run residential service calls from rough-in to finish to {{State}} plumbing code
- Diagnose and repair leaks, clogs, water heaters, and fixture failures
- Install and replace water heaters, faucets, toilets, and supply lines
- Read plans and pull permits where the job requires them
- Quote work, collect payment, and document each job in {{field service software}}
- Keep the truck stocked and maintain an accurate parts inventory
- Mentor apprentices and sign off on their work where licensed to do so
Eight to twelve bullets, each starting with a verb. Keep them specific to the day-to-day work, not aspirational filler.
3.Requirements & Skills
- {{State}} journeyman plumbing license (or master, for lead roles)
- {{X}}+ years of residential service experience
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Comfortable in crawl spaces and attics; able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to join the on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies
List the must-haves: experience, licenses or certifications, the systems and tools used, and any physical or shift realities.
4.Nice-to-Have
- Backflow certification
- Light-commercial or new-construction experience
Two to four genuinely optional items. Keep them strictly separate from Requirements so they don’t deter good applicants.
5.Compensation & Benefits
| Pay range | {{Salary Range}} |
|---|
Enter a pay range from local market data — do not leave it blank. Pay transparency improves applicant quality and is now required in many states.
6.Schedule & Work Environment
- {{Full-time}}; {{weekday}} schedule plus a rotating on-call week
- Field work in homes and businesses; physical, all-weather conditions
- Company truck and tools provided
Be honest about shifts, weekends, overtime, and the physical environment. Realistic expectations reduce early turnover.
7.How to Apply
To apply, {{application instructions — e.g., send a resume and short cover note to careers@company.com}}.
Filled in for a family-owned residential plumbing service.
1.Job Brief (About the Role)
Rivera & Sons Plumbing is hiring a Journeyman Service Plumber to run residential service calls across the east metro. This role reports to the Service Manager and is dispatched from our Aurora shop.
2.Responsibilities
- Run residential service calls from rough-in to finish to Colorado plumbing code; journeyman license required
- Diagnose and repair leaks, clogged drains, and failed water heaters on the first visit when possible
- Replace tank and tankless water heaters, faucets, toilets, and angle stops
- Pull permits for water-heater and re-pipe jobs and schedule inspections
- Quote jobs, take payment, and log photos and notes in ServiceTitan
- Restock the truck nightly and flag low parts to dispatch
- Show apprentices the right way and check their work before sign-off
3.Requirements & Skills
- Colorado journeyman plumbing license (current)
- 4+ years of residential service experience
- Valid Colorado driver’s license and clean record
- Comfortable in crawl spaces and attics; can lift 50 lbs
- Willing to take one on-call week per month
4.Nice-to-Have
- Backflow prevention certification
- Experience with tankless and recirculation systems
5.Compensation & Benefits
| Pay range | $32 – $45 per hour depending on license and experience, plus performance bonus |
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- Health insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Take-home company truck
6.Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time, Monday–Friday with one rotating on-call week per month
- In-home field work; physical, year-round conditions
- Company truck, fuel card, and tools provided
7.How to Apply
To apply, call the shop at (303) 555-0144 or email your resume to jobs@riveraplumbing.example.
How it works
- Preview the plumber job description and a filled service-company example.
- Download Word/PDF or copy to Google Docs.
- Set your state’s license requirement and service area, add a pay range, and post it.
Frequently asked questions
What licenses does a plumber need?
Most service plumber roles require a state journeyman license, and lead roles often require a master license. Plumbing licensing is set at the state (and sometimes city) level, so name the specific license your area requires in the requirements section.
What does a service plumber do?
A service plumber runs residential and light-commercial calls: diagnosing and repairing leaks, clogs, and water heaters; installing fixtures; pulling permits; and documenting each job. The template lists these as editable responsibilities.
Should the job description mention on-call work?
Yes. Emergency plumbing is often 24/7, so be upfront about the on-call rotation and after-hours expectations. Honest scheduling details reduce early turnover.