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Hiring Service plumbers & Sewer/drain techs

We've been a family-owned Chicago shop since 1999. Now we're growing, and we're looking for experienced plumbers ready to lead the next chapter.

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Built around plumbers who stay

Most shops hire bodies. We hire people we expect to work beside for the next ten years. Our crew has been together for many years, and every job is done by a Plumbing Department employee. We never use subcontractors.

Demand is up, our membership program is growing, and we're building out the team to match. That means real room to lead: owning the hardest jobs, training the next generation, and helping shape how the company runs as it grows.

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Who we're hiring

Two roles, one standard. Both are full-time W-2 positions with hourly or commission-based pay.

Full-time

Sewer & Drain Technician

$125,000 plus bonuses

Whether it's a clogged sink or a full sewer repipe, you're the plumber to call for drain work. Capable of rodding, hydrojetting, camera work, and sewer repair/replacements, you can handle any drain issue from diagnosis through to repair.

What you bring
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to handle physical workload
  • 3–5 years plumbing experience
  • Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What you'll own
  • Hydrojetting drain lines
  • Rodding large and small drain lines
  • Utilizing sewer camera to identify issues within sewer lines and exact locations for repair
  • Repairing/replacing sewer lines
  • Running service calls that include assembly/installation and repair of plumbing, water flow, and drainage systems in accordance with plumbing codes
  • Operating iPad online software to record notes, estimates, and invoices for customers in the field
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Licensed role · Full-time

Licensed Service Plumber

$125–150,000 plus sales bonus opportunities

You're the plumber other plumbers call when a job gets complicated. With your experience and expertise, you can walk into a service call, quickly diagnose the issue, and confidently handle the repair on the spot. You're capable of managing your own truck and workload, while also being a reliable team player on larger projects when needed. Most importantly, you know how to explain the problem and the solution to customers clearly, honestly, and with care.

What you bring
  • Valid City of Chicago or Illinois Plumbing License
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to handle physical workload
  • Minimum 5 years plumbing experience
  • Construction experience (preferred)
  • Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High school education or equivalent (preferred)
What you'll own
  • Advanced troubleshooting
  • Running service calls that include assembly/installation and repair of plumbing, water flow, and drainage systems in accordance with plumbing codes
  • Preparing written work cost estimates for clients
  • Adhering to safety policies and procedures
  • Operating iPad online software to record notes, estimates, and invoices for customers in the field
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What you get

Pay that respects the experience you earned, and a job that respects your time off.

Top-of-market pay

Competitive hourly or commission-based pay with overtime, reviewed every year. Licensed plumbers are paid like the leaders they are.

Health & dental

Company-sponsored medical and dental coverage for you, with family coverage available.

Retirement plan

401(k), so the years you put in here add up.

Home by dinner

A standard Monday–Friday · 7am–4pm schedule. Weekend and after-hours work is available if you want it.

Paid time off

Paid vacation and sick days, starting in your first year.

A fully stocked van

Manage your own company van, stocked with the parts and tools to finish the job on the first visit.

Tools, uniforms & gear

Company-provided power tools and uniforms, so you're equipped to work and look the part.

Training paid

Continued training on specialized systems and procedures, covered by the company.

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Room to grow into a leader

As we add plumbers, we need people who can lead them. For experienced plumbers, this isn't another service job. It's a seat at the table while a respected shop scales up.

You'll teach the way you wish someone had taught you: on the job, side by side, with the time to do it properly.

What we stand for

Three things every person on this crew is held to, on every job.

Integrity

We do our work with care and honesty: treating customers and teammates with respect, standing behind the quality we deliver, and pricing our services fairly for the craftsmanship we provide every time.

Interdependence

We recognize the strengths each team member brings, rely on one another to create exceptional results, and hold each other accountable to grow, improve, and show up as our best selves every day.

Professionalism

We set the standard for quality by communicating clearly, respecting every home we enter, and earning trust through consistent, detail-driven work done right the first time.

Grow your career with The Plumbing Dept.

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No cover letter, no resume required. Tell us about your experience and we'll call you.

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Questions plumbers ask us

Do you use subcontractors?
Never. Every job is done by a Plumbing Department employee. That is a big part of why our customers stay with us, and why our plumbers do too.
What kind of work will I be doing?
Residential and light commercial service across Chicago: water heaters, sewer lines, sump pumps, fixture installs, and full bath and kitchen remodels. Much of it is high-end residential work where craftsmanship and how you carry yourself in someone's home both matter.
Is there on-call or weekend work?
Our standard schedule is Monday–Friday · 7am–4pm. If you are interested in weekend or after-hours work we can make that available to you.
Is pay hourly or commission?
Choose between hourly or commission-based pay. Both are full-time W-2 positions with comparable earning potential, and hourly employees are also eligible for sales bonuses.
Do I need a plumbing license?
The Licensed Service Plumber role requires a valid City of Chicago or Illinois plumbing license. The Sewer & Drain Technician role does not, so if you have strong hands-on drain experience without a license, we still want to talk.
I'm not ready to leave my current job. Can I still reach out?
Absolutely. Applications are confidential, and a conversation doesn't commit you to anything. You can also call Jeff directly at 773-617-3686.