Plumbing Service Technician

General Job Description


Job Summary

We are hiring a Plumbing Service Technician to join our team in Katy, TX. This position is ideal for a dependable plumbing professional with hands-on service experience, especially someone with experience completing warranty work, service repairs, troubleshooting, and customer-facing plumbing calls.

The Plumbing Service Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining plumbing systems for residential and commercial customers. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, professional communication, and the ability to complete work safely and in accordance with company standards, plumbing codes, and warranty requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, fixtures, piping, water heaters, valves, drains, and related equipment.
• Perform warranty plumbing repairs and follow-up service calls for residential and commercial customers.
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues, identify root causes, and complete repairs efficiently and professionally.
• Review and interpret work orders, service tickets, diagrams, specifications, warranty notes, and jobsite documentation.
• Complete repairs in accordance with company standards, safety requirements, applicable plumbing codes, and warranty guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with customers, homeowners, builders, supervisors, vendors, and internal team members.
• Provide excellent customer service during service visits and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Complete accurate service records, work orders, warranty documentation, photos, material notes, and jobsite reports.
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials, service vehicle, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Identify material needs and coordinate with field personnel or supervisors to complete service work efficiently.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, plumbing standards, and operational processes.
• Participate in training and skill development as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

None
Minimum Years of Experience

2-4
Specific Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of plumbing service, repair, maintenance, or field plumbing experience required.
• Relevant Plumbing license and certifications preferred.
• Experience with warranty plumbing work, builder warranty repairs, residential service, or customer follow-up work required.
• Working knowledge of plumbing systems, fixtures, piping, water heaters, drains, tools, and service procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot plumbing issues and complete quality repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, service documentation, basic diagrams, and technical instructions.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and code-compliant repairs.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, plumbing equipment, testing equipment, and mobile devices.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background check and MVR.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Field-based service position serving customers in and around Houston, TX, including occupied homes, commercial buildings, new construction warranty environments, and active jobsites.
• Must be able to travel between service locations and work directly with customers, homeowners, builders, supervisors, vendors, and team members.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, climb, and move safely through jobsites, work areas, and uneven terrain.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including exposure to construction noise, dust, tools, materials, and other jobsite conditions.
• Must be able to safely use hand tools, power tools, plumbing equipment, testing equipment, and required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to communicate in person, by phone, and electronically using a tablet, smartphone, or other field technology.
• Must have dependable transportation and maintain punctual, reliable attendance.

License Required

Yes
Job Locations

US-TX-Katy
Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

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PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.


View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at View phone number on talent.com or any IES office to request assistance.

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