Job Description

Service Plumbing Field Estimator


First District Mechanical - Port Coquitlam, BC


$80,000 - $100,000 / year base + Incentive program


Full Time


About Us


First District Mechanical is a fast-growing Commercial HVAC & Plumbing Service Contractor located in Port Coquitlam that focuses heavily on proactive service, analytics, and high-value customer support. We service commercial, strata, retail and institutional buildings across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.


We are building a dedicated Plumbing Field Estimation role to support our growth.


Role Purpose


The Service Plumbing Field Estimator will be responsible for identifying plumbing service opportunities on site, building estimates, and helping customers make fast decisions to complete the work. This is not an installer or tools-on Technician position. This is a technical sales / estimating hybrid role from the field.


You will go building to building, identify issues, quote them, get approvals, and help customers stay ahead of reactive failures.


What You'll Do


Perform site visits at commercial buildings to identify plumbing service opportunities
Scope and estimate service repair work such as:
Drain cleans
Boiler service & repair
Pump service & rebuilds
Pipe insulation upgrades / repairs
Sump pump repair & replacements
Domestic water heater repairs
General service plumbing items
Build and send estimates directly to customers
Follow up on open estimates and convert approvals
Handle incoming plumbing service estimate requests from customers
Communicate clearly and professionally with Building Managers, Strata Councils, and Property Managers
Document site findings, pictures, recommendations, and parts lists in our field service software system
Use our quoting platform and CRM to track pipeline and close %, comfortably navigate Microsoft 365 tools


What You Bring


Red Seal Journeyman Plumber (preferred/strong preference)
Valid BC driver's license
Strong communication & customer interaction experience
Ability to explain options clearly in non-technical language to customers
Experience in commercial and strata plumbing service is a major advantage
Motivated to drive revenue and close work - not just identify problems


Compensation & Incentives


Base Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 / year
Incentive: Paid on closed service repairs generated by you
Company vehicle
Fuel card
Extended benefits after probation
Phone / laptop provided
Paid vacation / stat holidays


Why Join FDM


You get to use your trade background without burning your body out
You directly impact your income through performance
You get to own your area, make decisions, and grow your influence
We are an analytical, modern and forward-thinking service company that actually invests in AI, reporting, proactive service strategies, and Technician enablement


Work Location: In person