How to hire a plumbing installer

How to hire a plumbing installer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step plumbing installer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a plumbing installer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new plumbing installer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your plumbing installer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a plumbing installer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect plumbing installer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents plumbing installer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Plumbing Installer	Description	Hourly rate
   Plumbing Installer	Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters install and repair pipes that carry liquids or gases to, from, and within businesses, homes, and factories.	$16-33
   Maintenance Plumber	A maintenance plumber repairs individual water systems or large water facilities. This job position monitors, diagnoses, maintains, and repairs gas leaks, water shortages, sewage, and pipe systems... Show more	$17-37
   Residential Plumber	A residential plumber installs, repairs, fits, and maintains pipes in a drainage system for residential buildings. They also do fixtures associated with water heating and cooling, water distribution, and sanitation services... Show more	$17-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • Water Heaters
   • HVAC
   • Pipe Systems
   • A/C
   • AC
   • Caulking
   • Hand Tools
   • Commercial Buildings
   • PVC
   • Brazing
   • ABS
   • Service Calls
   • Pipe Installations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Install Pex water lines, PVC sewer lines, and black iron gas pipe into new homes.
   • Experience in brazing and soldering.
   • Service various furnace systems as well as HVAC equipment and systems.
   • Install HVAC systems, perform system checks, and maintenance HVAC systems.
   • Install plumbing components in manufacture homes

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your plumbing installer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A plumbing installer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, plumbing installers' average salary in arkansas is 50% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level plumbing installers earn 49% less than senior-level plumbing installers.
   • Certifications. A plumbing installer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a plumbing installer's salary.

   Average plumbing installer salary

   $49,741yearly

   $23.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level plumbing installer salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

4. Writing a plumbing installer job description

   A good plumbing installer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a plumbing installer job description:

   Plumbing installer job description example

   Our installation techs earn a competitive wage of $15-$20/hr depending on licensing and experience. You would also be eligible for fantastic benefits such as better than average employer contribution on medical, dental, and vision, paid plumbing renewal and CE class, and more benefits in the making. If it's your name we're calling, apply today!

   
   

   ABOUT ELMER'S HOME SERVICES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

   Our company has been serving the San Antonio area's HVAC needs for over 20 years. Our skilled and capable staff confidently assists customers with their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation, service, and repair needs. We work hard to maintain our reputation as the most professional and punctual HVAC team in town. We have strong ties in our community and reach out to volunteer with many organizations including Haven for Hope, The Battered Women's Shelter of San Antonio, Meals on Wheels, and Camp Discovery.

   We know our success is due in part to our top-notch, trustworthy employees who strive for industry excellence. That is why we invest heavily in employee training and promoting professional growth.

   
   

   QUALIFICATIONS OF A PLUMBING INSTALLER / PLUMBER

   • High school diploma or equivalent
   • Experienced plumber
   • Valid plumbing licensure (preferred)
   • Current driver's license with a clean driving record

   Are you an adaptable team player with good communication skills who loves to learn? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you manage your time and tasks effectively? Do you take pride in your work? Do you present yourself professionally? If so, this might be the position for you!

   
   

   READY TO JOIN OUR TOP-NOTCH TEAM?

   If you can get the job done right as our Plumbing Installer / Plumber, put down the tools and complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application today because we want to meet you!

   
   

   Location: 78233

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find plumbing installers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your plumbing installer job on Zippia to find and attract quality plumbing installer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit plumbing installers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new plumbing installer

   Once you've selected the best plumbing installer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new plumbing installer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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