Commercial Plumber
Location: Bay Area, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Plumber to join our property operations and facilities team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience working in commercial buildings and be comfortable handling everything from routine plumbing repairs and preventive maintenance to major repairs, underground plumbing, and excavation.
This is a hands-on position for someone who can diagnose problems, find solutions, and complete work independently.
Responsibilities
- Perform plumbing repairs, maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting in commercial buildings.
- Diagnose and repair water, sewer, drain, and gas plumbing systems.
- Work on commercial restrooms, sinks, toilets, water heaters, pumps, valves, backflow systems, and other plumbing equipment.
- Perform drain cleaning, sewer line repairs, and sewer camera inspections.
- Perform underground plumbing repairs and excavation, including locating, exposing, repairing, and replacing damaged lines.
- Operate or work around excavation equipment and coordinate with excavation contractors when necessary.
- Repair and replace domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and other underground piping systems.
- Troubleshoot water leaks and perform leak detection when needed.
- Perform preventive maintenance on commercial plumbing systems.
- Read and interpret plumbing plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Respond to plumbing emergencies and urgent building service calls.
- Work with general contractors, subcontractors, property managers, tenants, and other building personnel.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and equipment serviced.
- Follow applicable plumbing codes, OSHA requirements, and company safety procedures.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial plumbing experience preferred.
- Strong experience working in commercial and industrial buildings.
- Experience with underground plumbing and excavation required.
- Strong knowledge of commercial domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and gas systems.
- Experience with pipe repair, replacement, installation, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with drain cleaning and sewer line repairs.
- Ability to operate or safely work around excavation equipment.
- Ability to read plumbing plans and schematics.
- Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and regulations.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift equipment/materials and perform physical work, including working outdoors and in excavated areas.
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
Preferred Experience
- Commercial building maintenance
- Sewer and water line excavation
- Sewer camera inspection
- Backflow prevention systems
- Commercial water heaters
- Pumps and sump systems
- Gas piping
- Storm drain systems
- Hydro-jetting and drain cleaning
- Plumbing tenant improvements
- Equipment and fixture installation
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a well-rounded commercial plumber who can do more than just service calls. The right candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of a plumbing problem from diagnosis through completion, including situations that require opening concrete, excavating underground utilities, repairing piping, and restoring the area afterward.
The ideal person is dependable, safety-minded, mechanically inclined, resourceful, and able to work independently. Experience in commercial property maintenance, industrial facilities, or building engineering is a strong plus.
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Benefits package available for full-time employees
Pay: $35.81 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
