Thornton & Grooms
Drain Technician
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Job Description
Dran Technician
Drain Technician Do you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and helping homeowners? Join Thornton & Grooms as a Drain Maintenance Technician Apprentice and provide 5-star service restoring the flow of clogged drains while building a rewarding career in the skilled trades.
### What You'll Do
- Run preventative maintenance and residential drain service calls (4–6 per day)
- Clear clogs in sinks, showers, tubs, toilets, floor drains, stacks, and roof vents
- Work from home using ServiceTitan on an iPad and a company vehicle
- Perform drain-clearing tasks, including pulling and resetting toilets, and assisting with roof vent clearing
- Refer customers to Drain Specialists when additional work is needed
- Offer Home Care Club memberships to customers
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked truck
- Collaborate with teammates and continue developing your plumbing trade knowledge
- Participate in a rotating on-call and weekend schedule
Key Performance Indicators
* 60% conversion rate on referrals to Drain Specialists * 60% conversion rate on new Home Care Club memberships * Minimal callbacks on completed work * Maintain a customer NPS score of 9.3 or higher
What you bring
* High School Diploma or GED * Valid driver's license * Registered Plumbing Apprentice (or willingness to become one) * Ability to lift and carry 100 lbs repeatedly throughout the day * Strong work ethic and willingness to learn through hands-on training
Benefits
* No overnight on-call — your personal time is protected * Truck with gas card * Limited Saturday commitments — we respect work-life balance * Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage * 401k with company match (Up to 4%) * On-Site Medical Clinic — real healthcare access without the hassle * Ongoing training and a clear path for career advancement * A company that has been trusted by Metro Detroit homeowners since 1937 ### Employment Requirements
Must successfully pass
- 9-panel drug screening
- Background check
- Clean motor vehicle record for the past three years
### Our Mission
To be ever building the professionalism, integrity, and honor of the trades.
### Our Core Values
- Love
- Team
- Professionalism
- Today
If you're looking for a career—not just a job—and want to grow with an award-winning team that values people, professionalism, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
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