Plumbing Technician

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Are you a plumber looking to be part of something BIGGER? A-1 Sewer & Drain, a Groundworks Company, offers competitive hourly pay, employee ownership, and a fast track to leadership positions. We're seeking a talented Plumbing Assistant to join their team in Virginia Beach, VA
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• Growth Opportunities:
  Advance to Foreman in just one year, we promote from within over 80% of the time.
• Employee Ownership:
  Become an owner in 6 months – we invest in you.
• We Embrace Meritocracy – your hard work is rewarded.
• Award-Winning Culture:
  Join a best workplace – our core values are the foundation of our decisions and the essence of who we are.

• Pay: competitive hourly pay + commission
• Tools & Transportation: provided & get a free pair of work boots each year!
• Flexibility: dispatch from home every day & calls based on your availability
• Year‑round work: full‑time, nonseasonal, consistent work
• Career development: clear career path, certifications & leadership training
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match, 2 weeks PTO & 6 paid holidays!

• Contribute to our high‑performance team, we WIN together!
• We work until it’s done right. Period.
• Build open and honest relationships with communication.
• Embrace & drive growth. Get ready to grow your skills & your career.
• Deliver quality through great service.
• Be humble – we all put our boots on the same way.
• Protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home.

• Perform residential and commercial plumbing service calls, including diagnostics, repairs, and installations.
• Assess plumbing issues and present multi‑option estimates using A-1/Groundworks sales methodology.
• Communicate clearly with customers to ensure understanding of services and costs.
• Conduct camera inspections and respond to emergency plumbing situations.
• Install and repair domestic water, sewer, gas, and hydronic systems.
• Skilled in copper (soldering, Pro Press, brazing), PVC, cast iron, PEX, and gas piping (black iron, Gastite CSST).
• Replace boilers, chillers, and water heaters.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working condition.
• Ensure compliance with plumbing codes and safety standards.
• Prepare accurate documentation and reports.
• Participate in rotating on‑call and weekend shifts (5‑day work week, 1–2 on‑calls/month).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2 years of residential plumbing experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with insurable record
• Proficient with plumbing tools and basic hand tools
• Familiar with service software (e.g., Service Titan)
• Preferred: plumbing licenses/certifications (Master, Journeyman, Backflow Tester, Leak Detection)
• Able to read blueprints and understand plumbing systems
• Detail‑oriented, independent, and team‑focused
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sense of urgency

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