Experienced Plumber

Job Description Job Description About South Side Hardware
South Side Hardware is a locally owned plumbing, HVAC, and retail hardware business. We are not a corporate outfit with revolving door employees and faceless management. We are a small, skilled team doing real work for real people in our community.
Our customers are our neighbors. That means the quality of your work reflects directly on all of us. And we take that seriously.
What This Job Pays You
We pay competitive wages because we want skilled people, and we want them to stick around.
Competitive hourly wage based on your experience and skill level
Steady work and consistent hours year-round
Clear path to grow within the company as we expand
Work in a small crew environment where your contributions are visible and valued
What You Will Be Doing
This is a full-service plumbing role. No two days are exactly the same.
Service, installation, and repair of residential drain and water piping systems
Faucet diagnostics and repair
Tank and tankless water heater installation and repair
Occasional work alongside the HVAC team on larger projects when needed
Trencher and backhoe operation is a significant plus
What We Are Looking For
We are not looking for someone who just clocks in and out. We are looking for a plumber who cares about doing the job right.
Proven experience in residential plumbing service, installation, and repair
Solid skills with faucet repair and water heater work (both tank and tankless)
Someone who works well with a partner and does not take direction personally
Consistent. Reliable. There every day, ready to go.
IL plumbing license is a significant advantage
Trencher and backhoe operation experience is a big plus
Why South Side Is Worth Your Time
There are a lot of places you could work. Here is why this one is worth your consideration:
You are in demand. Skilled plumbers are hard to find, and we know it.
You will actually know the people you work for. No layers of management, no corporate nonsense.
Your customers are your neighbors. The work you do stays in the community.
We are growing, and we want people who want to grow with us.
This is a place where showing up, working hard, and doing good work actually means something. If that sounds like the kind of job you have been looking for, we want to talk to you.
How to Apply
No long applications. No jumping through hoops. Just fill out the quick form below and tell us about your background.