Skilled Trades · Washington, DC

Plumber jobs in Washington, DC

Plumbers install and repair water, gas, and drainage systems, from rough-in on new construction to service calls for leaks, water heaters, and stubborn drains.

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$24–$63/hr
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$83k
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Field Service Technician I

Canon U.S.A., Inc. · Washington DC

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approxim…

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$30 - $35 per hour

HIRING HANDYMEN / MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS!! Location : Seattle, Washington Experience Level : Intermediate Level - 2 years of Experience Shift Timing: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Mon - Fri Pay Rate : $30 - $35/ hr Job Descriptio…

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Fire Sprinkler Service Technician

ARK Systems · Washington DC

Come aboard the ARK! Join our Team as a Fire Sprinkler Service Technician Up to $3,000.00 Sign-on Bonus! ARK Systems is looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Service Technician to join our Team! We want you to bring…

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Water Leak Detection Technician/Plumber

American Leak Detection of DC and Northern VA · Washington DC · Full-time
$25 - $30 per hour

& Northern VA is seeking out highly motivated individuals looking for a full-time career as a Water Leak Detection Technician and Plumber to perform electronic water leak detections and plumbing repairs. Base Salary * $2…

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Plumber Needed (Washington DC)

Lula · Washington DC · Temporary
$150 per hour

Lula is looking for a 1099 Plumbing Repair Pro to help with property maintenance of several thousand rental properties across the Washington DC area . We are seeking individuals who have experience in the rental property…

Posted 9mo ago
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What plumbers earn in Washington

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $24–$33 $50k–$69k
Journeyman $33–$47 $69k–$98k
Master / Lead $45–$63 $94k–$131k

Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Pipe fitting and solderingDrain cleaning and camera workWater heater installationPlumbing code knowledgeBlueprint readingPEX, copper, and PVC systemsDiagnostic troubleshootingCustomer service
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

How do you diagnose a drop in water pressure throughout a house?

Show a sequence: check the meter and PRV, isolate hot versus cold, look for leaks or mineral-clogged lines. Logic first, wrenches second.

What is your licensing status and hours toward journeyman or master?

Give the state, the level, and the timeline plainly. If you hold a gas line qualification, say so; it widens what you can bill.

Walk me through replacing a water heater safely.

Cover shutoffs, draining, venting or electrical, expansion tank, and code items like seismic straps and T&P discharge. Completeness is the point.

Tell me about a service call where the customer was frustrated before you arrived.

Describe listening first, explaining the fix and price clearly, and leaving the space clean. Service plumbing is half craft, half trust.

What experience do you have with rough-in on new construction?

Talk about reading isometrics, coordinating with other trades, and passing rough inspection. Name the pipe materials you ran.

How do you handle discovering a bigger problem mid-job, like corroded supply lines?

Say you stop, document, show the customer, and give options with prices before proceeding. Surprises on the invoice lose repeat business.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For plumbers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State your license level and state first: apprentice, journeyman, or master plumber.

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List certifications that expand your scope, such as gas fitting, backflow tester, or med-gas.

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Split your experience clearly between service work and new-construction rough-in.

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Quantify service volume, like calls completed per week or average ticket size.

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Name the systems you install: tankless water heaters, water treatment, sewer lines, or repipes.

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Mention drain camera and locator experience; diagnostic gear skills raise your rate.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Apprentice Plumber
02 Journeyman Plumber
03 Master Plumber
04 Plumbing Contractor
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