Service Plumber (Chicago, IL)

Service Plumber (Chicago, IL)


Company
MCS RESI LLC
Location
Lansing, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
30–35 an hour
Posted
2 hours ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Summary:

Our mission is to make communities SHINE! Our team provides excellent service to our clients, all while nurturing communities, acting with integrity, and hustling to get the job done.

A reliable service plumber who is always prepared.

Responsibilities include repairing pipes, tanks, and water fixtures, unclogging toilets and drains, and handling various residential & commercial plumbing requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Handling a variety of plumbing emergencies efficiently and professionally.
• Installing pipes, drainage systems, sinks, toilets, and heating and cooling systems.
• Testing systems for leaks and other problems.
• Always Obeying health and safety codes.
• Performing inspections and providing advice to client.
• Selecting the most cost-effective, quality products for installation and repair.
• Working alongside electricians, construction workers, and other professionals.
• Providing time and cost estimates beforehand.
• Communicating effectively with clients, especially when a job is taking longer than expected.
• Being always polite and respectful of clients and their homes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities

Competencies:
• A completed apprenticeship.
• Must be on time and at a specified client location as assigned.
• Valid, current, unencumbered driver's license.
• Good driving record with no major violations.
• Attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent work experience in a similar environment.

Experience:

Preferred:
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Service Plumber focusing on residential and Commercial.
• Basic computer skills. Experience in Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Content:

Americans with Disability Specifications: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, move, operate with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 pounds at times. The employee is regularly required to use hands to operate or feel objects, tools or controls, communicate, distinguish or identify, adjust or focus.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Comments:

These declarations are not to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities nor of the skills and abilities required to do the job. They are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and a reasonable representation of its activities. Additional essential functions and/or tasks may be identified by the company and listed as such in the incumbent’s performance appraisal. Various tasks may be assigned under each task or function. The incumbent performs other job-related duties as assigned and required.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs

Q What hourly rate including overtime applies to plumber positions in the United States starting January 2026?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers receive a base rate of $32.45 per hour with time-and-a-half at $48.68 per hour for all hours over 40 in a workweek as of January 1 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt plumbing roles. Union contracts in 12 states add an additional $4.25 per hour shift differential.
Q What visa and work permit steps are required for foreign plumbers to work legally in the United States in 2026?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires an approved H-2B petition with a valid temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor showing no qualified U.S. workers available. The visa cap for fiscal year 2026 is set at 66,000 with an additional 20,000 returning worker exemption available until March 31 2026. Applicants must submit Form I-129 and pay the $460 filing fee plus $150 fraud prevention fee.
Q What education and experience minimums qualify someone for licensed plumber jobs in the United States?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires completion of a 4-5 year registered apprenticeship program totaling at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 576 hours of related classroom instruction. A high school diploma or GED is mandatory before starting the apprenticeship. Four states additionally require 2 years of documented prior experience for license examination eligibility in 2026.
Q Which documents must be submitted when applying for plumber positions through official U.S. government workforce channels in 2026?
Job seekers must upload a completed ETA Form 9089, current plumbing license, and proof of apprenticeship completion to the Department of Labor's job bank system. A valid Social Security card and state-issued photo ID are required for I-9 verification within three business days of hire. Background check authorization forms must also be signed before any conditional offer.
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