Drain Technician

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing an affiliate of Authority Brands Inc., is seeking a Full time Drain Technician for residential and light commercial work. The Drain Technician provides thorough diagnostics of drainage issues and cleans drain lines with drain cleaning equipment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Removes drain cover, using wrench. * Installs rotary knives on flexible cable, mounted on reel machine, according to diameter of pipe to be cleaned. * Starts machine to feed revolving cable into opening, stopping machine and changing knives as necessary to conform to diameter or contour of pipe. * Removes roots, debris, and other refuse from drains. * Withdraws cable to deposit accumulated residue, removed from pipe in containers for disposal. * Measures distance from drain opening to suspected leak/break. * Repairs any breaks in piping. * Maintain a professional image at all times by: * Wearing only company approved and provided BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING apparel. * Following safety policies and procedures. * Abiding by ALL (BFP) standards of performance and code of ethics. * Maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates. * Maintains company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and organization, both inside and out. * Respecting the customer's property. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: * Must have a minimum of 2 year of verifiable drain cleaning experience in a residential service and maintenance operation. * Knowledge of plumbing field concepts, practices, best practices, procedures, tools, and equipment. * Computer proficiency . * Valid driver's license and a clean driving record. EDUCATIONAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: * GED or High School Diploma. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: * Field service environment. * Extreme weather conditions. * Extended work hours to include day and/or evening shifts. * Local travel. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to work under stressful conditions and may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations. * Must be able to work extended hours, nights or weekends. * Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs. * Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. * Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception. * Work assignments may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation to a known disability. We want to make joining our team as easy as possible. Our team members are the most valuable assets in our organization. If you have a great attitude and a strong work ethic and are someone who takes pride in the work you do, then we want to hear from you! Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Created: 2025-09-23