Master Plumber / License Holder
Company
The Blue Collar Recruiter
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
About the position
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Master Plumber to serve as the foundational field leader for a newly launched, locally owned plumbing franchise. This is a hands-on service role combined with early leadership responsibility, ideal for a senior plumber who takes pride in quality work and wants to help build something from the ground up. You will perform residential and light commercial service work while working closely with ownership to establish technical standards, field processes, safety practices, and a strong team culture. This role offers long-term growth potential as the operation scales.
Responsibilities
• Perform residential and light commercial plumbing service, repairs, diagnostics, installations, and maintenance
• Serve as the lead technical authority in the field, setting standards for quality, safety, and professionalism
• Help establish field processes, workflows, and best practices for a new operation
• Mentor and support apprentices and journeymen as the team grows
• Represent the company professionally with customers, inspectors, and vendors
• Clearly explain plumbing issues, solutions, and pricing to customers
• Use mobile technology and field service software for dispatch, estimating, and job documentation
• Maintain accountability for truck organization, scheduling, job quality, and customer satisfaction
Requirements
• Active Master Plumber license in Pennsylvania (or eligible via reciprocity)
• Strong knowledge of residential and light commercial plumbing codes and requirements
• Proven hands-on expertise diagnosing, repairing, and installing plumbing systems
• Experience mentoring apprentices or journeymen and setting field standards
• Excellent customer-facing communication and professionalism
• Comfortable using mobile devices and field service software (e.g., ServiceTitan or similar)
• Highly dependable, self-directed, and accountable with an ownership mindset
• Takes pride in workmanship and operates with minimal supervision
• 5+ years of hands-on residential and/or light commercial plumbing experience
• Strong background in service work (repairs, diagnostics, installations, and maintenance)
• Experience working independently in the field
Nice-to-haves
• Prior experience training, mentoring, or leading apprentices or journeymen strongly preferred
• Customer-facing experience explaining issues, solutions, and pricing
• Familiarity with local plumbing codes and inspection processes
• Experience using digital job documentation or field service platforms
Benefits
• Health
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Master Plumber to serve as the foundational field leader for a newly launched, locally owned plumbing franchise. This is a hands-on service role combined with early leadership responsibility, ideal for a senior plumber who takes pride in quality work and wants to help build something from the ground up. You will perform residential and light commercial service work while working closely with ownership to establish technical standards, field processes, safety practices, and a strong team culture. This role offers long-term growth potential as the operation scales.
Responsibilities
• Perform residential and light commercial plumbing service, repairs, diagnostics, installations, and maintenance
• Serve as the lead technical authority in the field, setting standards for quality, safety, and professionalism
• Help establish field processes, workflows, and best practices for a new operation
• Mentor and support apprentices and journeymen as the team grows
• Represent the company professionally with customers, inspectors, and vendors
• Clearly explain plumbing issues, solutions, and pricing to customers
• Use mobile technology and field service software for dispatch, estimating, and job documentation
• Maintain accountability for truck organization, scheduling, job quality, and customer satisfaction
Requirements
• Active Master Plumber license in Pennsylvania (or eligible via reciprocity)
• Strong knowledge of residential and light commercial plumbing codes and requirements
• Proven hands-on expertise diagnosing, repairing, and installing plumbing systems
• Experience mentoring apprentices or journeymen and setting field standards
• Excellent customer-facing communication and professionalism
• Comfortable using mobile devices and field service software (e.g., ServiceTitan or similar)
• Highly dependable, self-directed, and accountable with an ownership mindset
• Takes pride in workmanship and operates with minimal supervision
• 5+ years of hands-on residential and/or light commercial plumbing experience
• Strong background in service work (repairs, diagnostics, installations, and maintenance)
• Experience working independently in the field
Nice-to-haves
• Prior experience training, mentoring, or leading apprentices or journeymen strongly preferred
• Customer-facing experience explaining issues, solutions, and pricing
• Familiarity with local plumbing codes and inspection processes
• Experience using digital job documentation or field service platforms
Benefits
• Health
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What is the 2026 median hourly wage for licensed plumbers in the United States including overtime?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the median hourly wage for plumbers in the United States is $31.45 as of May 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours. The 10th percentile earns $19.80 per hour and the 90th percentile earns $48.20 per hour under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What work visa is required for foreign plumbers to work legally in the United States in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, foreign plumbers must obtain an H-2B visa for non-agricultural temporary work with a maximum of 66,000 visas issued annually for fiscal year 2026. Applicants need a certified temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor valid for up to 10 months.
What education and experience are required to qualify for plumber jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers need a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of a 4-5 year apprenticeship program with 8,000-10,000 hours of paid on-the-job training. Most states require 2 years of experience before taking the journeyman licensing exam.
What documents are needed to apply for a plumber position through official U.S. government channels in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must submit a completed ETA-9089 form for permanent labor certification, proof of apprenticeship completion, and a valid state plumbing license. Additional documents include Form I-9 for employment eligibility and W-4 for tax withholding.
