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Upchurch · 21 hours ago

Commercial Service Plumber

Dallas, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. The Commercial Service Plumber will perform installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems in large commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and standards while delivering exceptional customer service.

CommercialConstructionResidential

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, repair and replace plumbing systems in commercial and institutional facilities including domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage, process piping, and specialty systems

Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on commercial boiler systems (both hot water and low-pressure steam), including controls, burners, gauges, valves, condensate return, blowdown and safety devices

Service, troubleshoot and maintain pump skid systems (for example proprietary systems from TigerFlow and similar) used in water-boosting, heating/cooling loops, pressure maintenance, and fire/water systems

Test, repair and certify backflow prevention assemblies and devices, maintaining compliance with municipal requirements

Conduct hydro-jetting of drain and sewer lines, perform sewer clean-outs, and operate sewer inspection cameras to identify blockages, structural issues, or system defects

Read and interpret blueprints, piping schematics, equipment submittals and preventive maintenance manuals; estimate labor, materials and time required for service calls and contract work

Document all work including service logs, inspection sheets, compliance forms, and customer communication; maintain truck inventory, tools, and vehicle in clean, professional condition

Respond to emergency service calls on a rotating on-call basis, diagnosing problems quickly, coordinating with other trades when needed, and minimizing client downtime

Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable plumbing, boiler, steam, and backflow codes, and meet company safety and quality standards

Qualification

Commercial plumbing systemsBoiler systems maintenanceBackflow preventionPump skid systemsHydro-jettingBlueprint interpretationValid plumber’s licenseMechanical aptitudeTroubleshooting skillsCustomer communicationTeamwork

Required

Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial plumbing service for large-scale facilities (office towers, hospitals, schools, industrial plants)

Proven experience with commercial boiler systems including hot-water heating boilers and low-pressure steam boilers: routine and emergency maintenance, burner controls, pressure/temperature safety devices, condensate return, water treatment, and blow-down procedures. Knowledge of low-pressure steam practices as defined under regulatory codes is required

Solid experience with pump skid systems: preferably including vertical-multistage, booster, or packaged skid units, with ability to understand pump curves, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), pressure/flow monitoring, isolating and servicing components

Experience testing, repairing and certifying backflow prevention assemblies within commercial systems, with knowledge of local municipal test requirements and compliance

Experience in sewer and drain service: hydro-jetting large sanitary/storm mains, performing clean-outs in commercial buildings, utilizing sewer-inspection cameras to locate blockages, structural defects or infiltration issues

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and to perform pipe layout, install and assemble piping, tubes, valves, fixtures, or specialty plumbing equipment

Valid plumber's license (journeyman or master as required by your state/municipality) and valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Some postings prefer journeyman level with backflow tester certification

Strong mechanical aptitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, ability to work independently or as part of a team, good communication with clients and internal staff, professionalism in appearance and customer interaction

Physical ability to perform job requirements: lifting up to 50 lbs frequently, working in confined spaces, climbing ladders, scaffolding, or man lifts as required