Build a long-term plumbing, heating, and cooling career with a stable, family-run company serving Marin and Sonoma County since 1986.
John Owens Services has served Marin and Sonoma County homeowners since 1986, and we are always looking for skilled, reliable people to grow with us. We are not just filling shifts — we are building careers, and we treat our team like family.
We hire people who value reliability, honest customer service, and quality workmanship, and who want to keep learning. The way we treat customers is the same way we treat each other: do the job right, the John Owens Way.
Why Work at John Owens Services
Joining our team means joining a company that invests in your success and gives you the tools and support to do your best work:
Expert training. Hands-on training programs and continual upskilling to help you sharpen your craft and advance your career.Strong benefits. Competitive compensation, health insurance, and retirement plans for you and your family.Career growth. Clear paths from technician to senior tech to team lead, with real opportunities to move up. Many of our current leaders started in entry-level roles.Team culture. A supportive crew that values collaboration, respect, and work-life balance.Job security. A stable, established company that has served Marin and Sonoma County since 1986.Modern tools. Access to current technology and equipment so you can work efficiently and do the job well.
Current Openings
All positions are full-time and serve Sonoma and Marin Counties. Travel stays local — you work within nearby communities, not long-distance routes.
HVAC Technician. Diagnose, repair, and maintain heating and cooling equipment. Responsibilities include driving to and from customers’ homes, providing high-quality diagnosis, repair, and maintenance, offering estimates for opportunities found in the home, and handling customer service and sales. Requirements: 2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.
Plumbing Technician. Diagnose, repair, and maintain plumbing equipment. Responsibilities include driving to and from customers’ homes, providing high-quality diagnosis, repair, and maintenance, offering estimates for opportunities found in the home, and handling customer service and sales. Requirements: 2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to crawl in a crawlspace and attic.
HVAC Installer. Join the team installing furnaces, heat pumps, and dual-fuel systems. Responsibilities include driving to and from customers’ homes and following code and protection protocols to install systems in clients’ homes. Requirements: 2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to crawl in a crawlspace and attic.
What We Look For
Technical ability matters, but attitude matters more. We hire people who bring reliability, strong customer service, teamwork, professionalism, and a genuine desire to grow. If you have solid fundamentals and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you — even if you do not yet meet every requirement for a given role.
Most technician roles require 2 or more years of field experience, but we also consider motivated candidates with strong fundamentals and a willingness to learn.
Yes. We provide hands-on, expert training and continual upskilling. Whether you are sharpening your technical skills or growing into leadership, we invest heavily in your development.
Team members enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and access to the latest tools. Benefits vary by role, but all positions come with long-term stability.
Absolutely. We have clear career paths, from technician to senior tech to team lead and beyond. Many of our current leaders started in entry-level roles.
We primarily serve Marin and Sonoma Counties, so travel stays local. You will work within nearby communities, not long-distance routes.
We hire people who value reliability, customer service, teamwork, professionalism, and a desire to grow. Technical ability matters, but attitude matters more.
From the Marin coast to Sonoma wine country, we bring honest plumbing, heating & cooling to homeowners across both counties — based locally since 1986.