About South Side Hardware

South Side Hardware is a locally owned plumbing, HVAC, and retail hardware business. We are not a corporate outfit with revolving door employees and faceless management. We are a small, skilled team doing real work for real people in our community.

Our customers are our neighbors. That means the quality of your work reflects directly on all of us. And we take that seriously.

What This Job Pays You

We pay competitive wages because we want skilled people, and we want them to stick around.

• Competitive hourly wage based on your experience and skill level
• Steady work and consistent hours year-round
• Clear path to grow within the company as we expand
• Work in a small crew environment where your contributions are visible and valued

What You Will Be Doing

This is a full-service plumbing role. No two days are exactly the same.

• Service, installation, and repair of residential drain and water piping systems
• Faucet diagnostics and repair
• Tank and tankless water heater installation and repair
• Occasional work alongside the HVAC team on larger projects when needed
• Trencher and backhoe operation is a significant plus

What We Are Looking For

We are not looking for someone who just clocks in and out. We are looking for a plumber who cares about doing the job right.

• Proven experience in residential plumbing service, installation, and repair
• Solid skills with faucet repair and water heater work (both tank and tankless)
• Someone who works well with a partner and does not take direction personally
• Consistent. Reliable. There every day, ready to go.
• IL plumbing license is a significant advantage
• Trencher and backhoe operation experience is a big plus

Why South Side Is Worth Your Time

There are a lot of places you could work. Here is why this one is worth your consideration:

• You are in demand. Skilled plumbers are hard to find, and we know it.
• You will actually know the people you work for. No layers of management, no corporate nonsense.
• Your customers are your neighbors. The work you do stays in the community.
• We are growing, and we want people who want to grow with us.

This is a place where showing up, working hard, and doing good work actually means something. If that sounds like the kind of job you have been looking for, we want to talk to you.

How to Apply

No long applications. No jumping through hoops. Just fill out the quick form below and tell us about your background.