Plumber Helper

Skilled Laborer (Construction) - Plumber

This role focuses on commercial plumbing and drain service work on active construction and commercial job sites. You diagnose and clear drain and sewer blockages, support sewer repairs, and perform inspections while maintaining a clean, organized service vehicle and participating in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency work.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and clear commercial drain and sewer blockages using cables, augers, hydro-jetting equipment, and drain cameras.
• Perform sewer and drain inspections on commercial systems and explain findings to customers in clear, straightforward language.
• Assist with sewer repairs and related plumbing service work on office, retail, healthcare, education, and industrial facilities.
• Operate and care for hydro-jetting equipment, drain cameras, and other plumbing tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Keep the assigned service vehicle stocked with necessary parts, tools, and supplies, and ensure it remains clean and well-organized.
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA guidelines while working on active construction and commercial job sites.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency plumbing and drain service calls during evenings and weekends.
• Collaborate with other construction trades, including drywall, carpentry, framing, millwork, and finish work, as needed to access and repair plumbing systems.
• Provide professional, courteous service to commercial customers and communicate job status and needs clearly.
• Document work performed and report any issues or additional service needs to the appropriate contacts.

Essential Skills:

• At least 1 year of plumbing or related construction work experience.
• Hands-on experience in commercial plumbing and service work.
• Ability to diagnose and clear drain and sewer blockages using cables, augers, hydro-jetting equipment, and drain cameras.
• Strong understanding of basic construction practices and commercial job site workflows.
• Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license.
• OSHA 10 certification or strong safety orientation with commitment to following safety protocols.
• Ability to perform physical labor on active construction sites, including working with drywall, carpentry, framing, millwork, and finish work.
• Clear verbal communication skills to explain inspection findings and repair needs to customers.
• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency work, including evenings and weekends.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working on active commercial job sites such as office, retail, healthcare, education, and industrial facilities.
• Experience in general construction trades, including drywall, carpentry, framing, millwork, and finish work.
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction in commercial environments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a crew on plumbing and related construction tasks.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain tools, equipment, and vehicle inventory.
• Interest in developing advanced plumbing and drain service skills through paid on-the-job training.
• Basic familiarity with commercial building systems and infrastructure.
• Reliability and punctuality for a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with potential overtime.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that invests in your growth through paid on-the-job training, giving you the opportunity to learn a skilled trade with strong earning potential. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans with 401(k) match, profit sharing, and overtime opportunities through on-call work. You work with a company-provided truck, tools, and fuel card, allowing you to focus on your craft rather than equipment costs, while building a long-term, stable career in commercial construction and plumbing.

Work Environment:

You work primarily on active commercial job sites, including office, retail, healthcare, education, and industrial facilities. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime available, particularly through on-call and emergency service work in the evenings and on weekends. The role is hands-on and physically active, involving regular use of plumbing tools such as cables, augers, hydro-jetting equipment, and drain cameras, as well as interaction with other construction trades like drywall, carpentry, framing, millwork, and finish work. You operate a company truck and use provided tools and a fuel card, working in a safety-focused environment that emphasizes adherence to OSHA guidelines and safe practices on busy job sites.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Brewerton, NY.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Brewerton, NY.