Plumbing Technicians

$62k to $141k

Sylva, NC, United StatesFull-timePosted Oct 2, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Experienced Plumbing Service Technician

Our current Plumbing Technicians are averaging $47.76/hour in earnings.

That isn't a projected earning potential or a "top technician" number - $47.76/hour is what our Plumbing Technicians are averaging right now.

Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air is looking for experienced, capable Plumbing Service Technicians who know their trade, take pride in their work, and want to be rewarded for being productive.

In addition to performance-based earning opportunities, we offer 100% company-paid employee medical insurance, a company-matched retirement plan, paid time off, paid training, 4-day work week, a company vehicle, and more.

And our technicians are NOT required to work on-call shifts.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Lead Plumber or Plumbing Service Technician
  • Strong diagnostic, repair, and installation skills across residential and light-commercial plumbing
  • Experience with water and waste piping, fixtures, water heaters of all types, underground piping, drain cleaning, and related plumbing systems
  • Professional, positive communication with customers and coworkers - taking care of people is just as important as technical ability
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must live within our service area of Jackson, Haywood, Macon, Swain or Buncombe Counties in Western NC, or be willing to relocate to this area.
  • Comfortable using technology, including iPads, mobile applications, and modern dispatch/service software
  • Eager to continue learning, improving, and earning

Pay & Benefits

  • Performance-based pay - our current Plumbing Technicians average $47.76/hour
  • $30–$68/hour compensation range, based on performance - Avg Plumbing Technician earnings are $47.76/hr
  • Weekly performance bonuses, commissions, and spiffs
  • 100% company-paid employee medical insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Company-matched retirement plan
  • Company vehicle
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Employee discounts
  • Disability insurance
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • No required on-call shifts

Schedule

  • Full-time
  • Four ~10-hour shifts per week
  • Monday–Saturday operating schedule
  • Day/mid-day/evening shifts depending on assigned schedule
  • Holidays off (depending on shift schedule)
  • Overtime opportunities available

About Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air

Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air is a growing residential service company based in Sylva, NC. We're looking for experienced professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values excellent work, productivity, professionalism, and taking great care of customers.

Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. A college degree or high school diploma/GED is not required.

Ready to talk? Apply at WardPH.com/jobs.

Job Type: Full-time Work Location: Customer locations throughout our service area of Jackson, Haywood, Macon, Swain and Buncombe Counties Driver's License: Required Work Authorization: United States required

Description copied from Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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