Full-Time
Tradesman Service Plumber
Updated on 9/9/2026
Southern Home Services
51-200 employees
Consolidates residential HVAC, plumbing, electrical services
No salary listed
Austin, TX, USA
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- A Tradesman License or higher is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial systems is required.
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications.
- Expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing water, gas, and sewage systems.
- Familiarity with local and state plumbing codes and regulations.
- Experience using pipe cutters, threaders, soldering tools, and other plumbing tools and equipment.
- Ability to diagnose complex plumbing issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, team members, and supervisors.
- Ability to lift heavy materials, work in confined spaces, and handle tools for extended periods.
- In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- Proven customer-service experience focused on professionalism and customer satisfaction.
- Basic knowledge of mobile applications and work-management software for tracking tasks and reporting job progress.
- Ability to lead apprentices, work within a team, and coordinate with other trades on larger projects.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and emergency calls, as needed.
- Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders, access attics, navigate tight spaces, drive, enter crawlspaces, push, carry, pull, use hand tools, and perform fine-detail work.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with the hands and arms, and regularly stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including attics and crawlspaces, with regular exposure to extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions.
- Diagnose problems and failures in plumbing systems and equipment.
- Determine whether customer repairs or replacements are needed.
- Install and assemble plumbing systems and equipment, including valves, pipe fittings, and pipes.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repairs on water and gas systems, pipes, fittings, and components.
- Test for leaks using compressed air or water to ensure functionality and safety.
- Repair and maintain plumbing systems by replacing washers, mending burst pipes, and clearing clogged drains.
- Manage the vehicle inventory of plumbing supplies by checking stock, placing orders, and verifying receipts.
- Keep equipment and tools operational by following manufacturer instructions and established procedures.
- Maintain safety equipment.
- Perform additional assigned duties.
Southern Home Services consolidates residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work by acquiring established local contractors in the Southeast and Midwest and keeping their local brands. Backed by Gryphon Investors and part of North American Essential Home Services, it scales through a network of trusted regional companies. It runs centralized operations with standardized processes, a Contractor Commerce e-commerce platform launched in 2025, and ServiceTitan’s Contact Center Pro to handle 24/7 customer support. The goal is to become a leading nationwide single-source provider for home maintenance by growing through acquisitions and digital channels while preserving local customer relationships.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Maitland, Florida
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Southern bought Dunn's in February 2026, then Blazer Heating in May 2026.
- Its 2026 blog shows expansion into Texas and Richmond, signaling continued acquisition momentum.
- Quilt's February 2026 rollout pushes Southern into premium, efficient electrification demand.
What critics are saying
- BBB lists 108 complaints in three years, with only five closed in twelve months.
- Rapid add-ons like Nick's Plumbing, Dunn's, and Blazer strain systems and culture by 2027.
- If integration fails, Gryphon writes down NAEHS and Southern becomes a stranded platform.
What makes Southern Home Services unique
- Gryphon-backed house-of-brands platform owns HVAC, plumbing, and electrical brands across three regions.
- Bryan Benak's team pairs local-brand autonomy with centralized ServiceTitan and e-commerce infrastructure.
- The February 2026 Quilt partnership adds differentiated heat-pump offerings across nine markets.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Employee Discounts
Life Insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 25%1 year growth
↑ 25%2 year growth
↑ 25%Built on trust: Southern Home Services celebrates 10 Years. August 30, 2026 Ten years ago, Southern Home Services began with one company in Central Florida and a clear belief: locally trusted home service businesses could become even stronger with the right support behind them. Today, Southern Home Services supports a growing family of established heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical brands serving communities across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Texas. While much has changed since its founding in 2016, its purpose has remained constant: to be the call homeowners can count on. As Southern Home Services Corp. celebrate its 10th anniversary, Southern Home Services Corp. is looking back with gratitude at what brought Southern Home Services Corp. here. And looking ahead with excitement about the difference Southern Home Services Corp. can continue to make in the homes and communities Southern Home Services Corp. serve. From One Company to One Team Southern Home Services was founded in Maitland, Florida, in May 2016. Its earliest partnerships strengthened its presence in Central Florida and established the foundation for what Southern would become: a house of brands built around strong local businesses. Over the next several years, its family grew beyond Florida. Southern Home Services Corp. entered Texas in 2020, expanded across the Carolinas and Alabama, established a Midwest presence, and continued into Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and West Virginia. Each milestone represented more than a new location on a map. It meant welcoming another team with its own history, expertise, and longstanding relationships with local homeowners. That distinction has shaped Southern from the beginning. Southern Home Services Corp. were not created to replace trusted local brands with a single national identity. Southern Home Services Corp. were built to help those local businesses thrive. Its service Centers remain the faces of the customer experience. Their teams know their neighborhoods, understand the needs of the homes in their markets, and have earned the confidence of generations of customers. Southern works behind the scenes to support them with leadership, technology, training, shared resources, and operational infrastructure. That combination of local trust backed by enterprise support continues to define who Southern Home Services Corp. is. Growth Made Possible by People A 10-year anniversary is an opportunity to recognize important business milestones, but the true story of Southern Home Services is a story about people. It is the story of the technicians who arrive prepared to solve a problem on a homeowner's most difficult day. It is the story of the customer service and dispatch teams who make sure the right help reaches the right home. It is the story of the local leaders who have built lasting businesses, and the support teams working alongside them to create new opportunities for growth. Together, its people have helped Southern grow through more than 30 acquisitions and into multiple states. More importantly, they have helped countless homeowners protect the comfort, safety, and reliability of their homes. Its progress has been guided by six core values: * Teamwork: Southern Home Services Corp. achieve success together. * Respect: Southern Home Services Corp. treat others with kindness, professionalism, and dignity. * Accountability: Southern Home Services Corp. take ownership of its actions and outcomes. * Determination: Southern Home Services Corp. push through obstacles with grit and a can-do attitude. * Expertise: Southern Home Services Corp. bring confidence and professionalism to every customer interaction. * Safety: Southern Home Services Corp. put safety first for its customers, its team, and ourselves. These values are more than words. They guide how Southern Home Services Corp. serve homeowners, support one another, welcome new businesses, and make decisions about the future. Local Service, Lasting Community Impact Its work happens in homes, but its impact extends into communities. The businesses in the Southern family are locally established employers, neighbors, and community partners. Their teams live in the places they serve. They understand that trust is built one interaction at a time: by answering the phone, arriving when promised, treating people and property with respect, and standing behind their work. As Southern has grown, so has its responsibility to strengthen those local connections. That means investing in the people who serve homeowners every day, creating career paths within the skilled trades, supporting local leadership, and helping its businesses remain dependable community resources. It also means showing up beyond the service call. Through local partnerships and community initiatives, its teams have opportunities to put its values into action and help make the communities Southern Home Services Corp. serve stronger. Its anniversary is not only a celebration of how far Southern Home Services Corp. has come. It is a reminder of why its growth matters: every new partnership gives Southern Home Services Corp. another opportunity to support employees, care for homeowners, and contribute to a local community. Looking Ahead to the Next 10 Years The home services industry will continue to evolve. New technologies, changing customer expectations, workforce needs, and growing demand for energy-conscious solutions will create both challenges and opportunities. Southern Home Services is ready to meet that future. Southern Home Services Corp. will continue investing in training, technology, innovation, and operational excellence. Southern Home Services Corp. will continue helping its local brands deliver a consistent, professional customer experience while preserving the identities and relationships that make them trusted in their markets. And Southern Home Services Corp. will continue looking for values-aligned businesses and leaders who share its commitment to long-term service. Growth will remain an important part of its story, but it will never be the whole story. Its success will be measured by the strength of its teams, the trust of its customers, and the positive impact its businesses make in the communities they call home. Thank You for Being Part of Its Story Reaching 10 years would not have been possible without the employees, customers, business leaders, and partners who placed their trust in Southern Home Services and its family of brands. To its employees: thank you for your expertise, determination, and care. To its customers: thank you for welcoming its teams into your homes and trusting Southern Home Services Corp. with your comfort and safety. To its local leaders and partners: thank you for helping Southern Home Services Corp. build an organization that respects the past while preparing for the future. The first 10 years transformed Southern Home Services from a single Central Florida company into a leading home services platform. As Southern Home Services Corp. begin its next chapter, Southern Home Services Corp. remain committed to the promise that has guided Southern Home Services Corp. from the start: To be the call you can count on. Here's to the next 10 years, and to everything Southern Home Services Corp. will build, together.
/PRNewswire/ -- Southern Home Services, a leading consolidator of home service brands across the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic United States, announced...
Southern Home Services expands Mid-Atlantic presence with acquisition of Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing in Richmond. May 19, 2026 RICHMOND, VA (May 19, 2026) - Southern Home Services, a leading consolidator of home service brands across the Southeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic United States, announced the acquisition of Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing, a thirty-seven year old, locally-owned and highly trusted provider of residential HVAC and plumbing services in the greater Richmond, Virginia market. The acquisition strengthens Southern Home Services' growing Mid-Atlantic footprint and expands the organization's presence in one of Virginia's most established, populated and growing residential home services markets. "Blazer has built an outstanding reputation in Richmond. The business is synonymous with community stewardship, trust, quality workmanship, and customer care," said Jarrod Brinker, Chief Strategy Officer for Southern Home Services. "We are excited to partner with this respected local brand and provide them with additional resources to continue their expansion into the greater Richmond area." Founded in 1989, Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing has become a trusted name throughout Mechanicsville, Glen Allen, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover and the rest of the greater Richmond metro market. The Company has grown by delivering reliable service to its customers, investing in its people, and maintaining a strong commitment to the community. "We have always focused on building a company our employees could be proud of and our customers could trust," said Scott Broyles, Owner of Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing. "Joining the Southern Home Services family allows us to continue growing while providing additional resources and opportunities for our team." As part of the transition, Bobby Broyles will continue leading the business as General Manager, helping guide the next phase of growth and operational excellence for the company while keeping the local feel and successful culture intact. "This is an exciting opportunity for our team and the customers we serve," said Bobby Broyles, General Manager of Blazer Heating, Air & Plumbing. "We're proud of the reputation Blazer has earned over the years, and partnering with Southern gives us the ability to build on that momentum, continue investing in our people, and deliver an even stronger customer experience moving forward." Blazer customers will continue receiving the same trusted service from the same local team they know and rely on today, now backed by the additional support, resources, and operational expertise of Southern Home Services. About Southern Home Services Southern Home Services is a house-of-brands home services platform supporting trusted, locally operated HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. Since 2016, Southern has provided the leadership, resources, and operational structure that empower its local brands to deliver dependable service, exceptional care, and trusted expertise to homeowners in their communities.
/PRNewswire/ -- Southern Home Services, a leading consolidator of home service brands across the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States, announced...
Quilt and Southern Home Services partner to accelerate Heat Pump adoption across nine major markets. Published on February 24, 2026 Comments Quilt today announced a strategic partnership with Southern Home Services, a leading residential trade service consolidator operating across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. Southern Home Services brands will begin offering Quilt systems to homeowners across nine markets in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas. The partnership represents one of the largest single expansions in Quilt's history and demonstrates how software-first climate systems are attracting established industry players seeking differentiation in an increasingly competitive market. The collaboration evidences growing industry momentum behind Quilt's tech-forward approach to home climate control and positions Southern Home Services at the forefront of the ductless heat pump category. With over 90 Quilt Certified Partners now across North America, the program is increasingly attracting established HVAC companies and consolidators seeking competitive differentiation through innovative technology. Southern Home Services selected Quilt to lead their expansion into the rapidly growing ductless heat pump market. As homeowners increasingly seek efficient, design-forward climate solutions, Southern Home Services recognized Quilt's unique combination of industry-leading performance, sleek aesthetics, and smart technology as the ideal offering to differentiate their brands across competitive markets. "We're intentional about the technology we put behind our service teams," said Drew Poskon, Chief Operating Officer for Southern Home Services. "Quilt's focus on performance, installer support, and diagnostics aligns with how we operate. It helps our teams work more efficiently in the field and gives homeowners confidence they're getting a solution built to last." Technology and Brand Strength Drive Partnership The partnership reflects Quilt's appeal to established industry leaders seeking competitive advantages. Southern Home Services cited Quilt's comprehensive marketing assets, brand positioning, and innovative technology approach as key factors in their decision. Quilt's upcoming partner tools and remote diagnostic capabilities will help partners reduce costs while delivering exceptional customer experiences. "Southern Home Services operates some of the most respected home service brands in their markets, and their decision to partner with Quilt validates everything we're building," said Mark Schmidt, Chief Revenue Officer at Quilt. "They recognize that offering Quilt gives them differentiation that legacy manufacturers can't provide - not just through our industry-leading technology, but through our commitment to making their businesses more efficient and profitable. This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking partner who will help drive the future of home comfort." With a SEER2 rating of 25 and HSPF2 of 12 for the 2-zone system, and SEER2 25.3 and HSPF2 12 for the 3-zone system, Quilt delivers 20% greater efficiency than average comparable heat pumps. The system's proprietary occupancy detection, real-time energy usage tracking, and continuous over-the-air updates provide both immediate comfort and long-term value that traditional systems cannot match. Expanding Access to Revolutionary Climate Technology The Southern Home Services partnership expands Quilt's availability to four new states - Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas - bringing Quilt's total coverage to 21 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces. The expansion demonstrates Quilt's ability to serve diverse climate zones while maintaining exceptional performance and customer satisfaction. "We've grown incredibly quickly, and this partnership brings Quilt to homeowners across some of the most varied climates in the country," said Paul Lambert, CEO and Founder of Quilt. "Southern Home Services' commitment to offering the most advanced, efficient technology available shows that the future of residential HVAC is electric, intelligent, and beautiful. Through their network of trusted local brands, Southern Home Services will bring Quilt to homeowners across the region through companies they already know and rely on." For homeowners in Southern Home Services markets interested in Quilt, visit Quilt.com to design your system and connect with your local Southern Home Services brand. U.S. Boiler Company introduces its ALTA OneVent System, a simple and safe solution that enables common venting of up to four ALTA high-efficiency boilers. Designed to exp... 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