Now Hiring: Residential Install Plumber

Join the Award-Winning Team at Essig Plumbing & Heating!

Are you a plumber who takes pride in doing quality work, values honesty and integrity, and enjoys making customers happy? Are you looking for a company that offers consistent year-round work, excellent pay, great benefits, and a true commitment to work-life balance?

We want you on our team!

Essig Plumbing & Heating is one of Berks County's leading plumbing and HVAC installation and service companies. We're proud to have been voted Berks County Living's People's Choice for Best Plumbing Company in 2024 and 2025!

Our reputation is built on exceptional customer service, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As our company continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Residential Install Plumber to join our expanding plumbing team.

If you're dependable, hardworking, knowledgeable, and passionate about delivering exceptional workmanship, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working at Essig

We believe great employees deserve great benefits. That's why we offer a compensation package and work environment designed to help you succeed both professionally and personally.

• Guaranteed Hourly Pay: Enjoy the security of a guaranteed hourly wage with a strong, established customer base that keeps our technicians busy year-round. Getting enough hours is never an issue!
• Local Service Territory: No overnight travel and no jobs more than approximately one hour away. Get home to your family every night!
• Take-Home Company Vehicle: Skip the daily commute to the shop! Take your company vehicle home and start your day from there.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge and spend time with the people who matter most.
• Tools Provided: We supply the tools you need to get the job done right.
• Company Smartphone & Tablet: Stay connected with company-provided technology, with generous personal-use privileges.
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: We've got you covered.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Added peace of mind and financial protection.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Invest in your future and plan for retirement.
• Career Growth & Advancement: We're a growing company that believes in investing in our people and promoting from within whenever possible.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand that family comes first. Our management team works with employees' schedules because we believe a great career shouldn't come at the expense of a great life.

At Essig, you're more than an employee. You're part of a team that values your contributions and wants to see you succeed.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Residential Install Plumber, you'll be responsible for installing and replacing a variety of residential plumbing systems and equipment. You'll use your technical expertise and customer service skills to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing water heaters, water conditioning equipment, well pumps, sewage pumps, and other residential plumbing systems.
• Completing installation projects independently or as part of an installation team.
• Following our established Nexstar Service System and procedures on every appointment.
• Arriving on time, maintaining accurate time records, and communicating effectively with dispatch and customer service.
• Working closely with our customer service and dispatch teams to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
• Maintaining clean, organized job sites and properly stocked service vehicles.
• Participating in company training, morning meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Accurately and promptly ordering all necessary parts for return work.
• Reporting completed jobs, sold work, and unserved opportunities to the Department Supervisor.
• Taking ownership of your work and ensuring every installation meets our standards for quality, safety, and workmanship.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and understands that quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction go hand in hand.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Valid driver's license.
• Journeyman Plumbing License preferred, or equivalent hands-on plumbing experience.
• Knowledge of residential plumbing systems, building codes, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, instructions, and rough drawings.
• Ability to independently complete installation projects.
• Strong understanding of plumbing materials and piping systems, including PVC, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, and copper.
• Proficient in basic mathematics and measurement conversions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Professional appearance, positive attitude, and customer-focused personality.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, treats customers with respect, and believes in doing the job right the first time.

Ready to Join the Essig Team?

If you're looking for more than just another plumbing job, and want to be part of a growing company that offers consistent year-round work, excellent benefits, local service territory, and a team that values its employees, we want to hear from you!

Apply today! Submit your resume for consideration and take the next step toward a rewarding career with Essig Plumbing & Heating.