Lead Plumber

The Lead Plumber is responsible for overseeing plumbing installations, maintenance, and repairs on residential and commercial job sites. This role combines hands-on plumbing work with leadership qualities, including supervising crews, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring that all work meets applicable codes and safety standards.

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise plumbing teams on residential and/or commercial job sites.

  • Diagnose, install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, fixtures, and pipelines.

  • Interpret blueprints and building codes to determine optimal plumbing layouts.

  • Coordinate with dispatchers and project managers to meet job timelines.

  • Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal plumbing regulations.

  • Communicate clearly with customers about job scope, pricing, and progress.

  • Maintain accurate records with customers regarding job scope, pricing, and progress.

  • Provide mentorship and training to junior plumbers and apprentices.

  • Participate in weekly meetings and contribute to job planning and improvements.

  • Promote safety best practices and uphold job site cleanliness and professionalism.

• Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Valid journeyman plumbing license (or equivalent state-required credential).

  • Minimum of five years of hands-on practical plumbing experience.

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and job specifications.

  • Familiarity with plumbing codes and safety procedures.

  • Comfortable using digital tools required for job tracking, invoicing, and communication.

• Preferred Certifications

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

  • Backflow Prevention Certification

  • Medical Gas Installer Certification

  • EPA Section 608 Certification (if relevant)

  • Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT)

  • EPA Lead-Safe Certification

  • Master Plumber (if supervising journeymen plumbers)

  • Green Plumber Certification

• Skills and Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

  • Effective time management and organizational habits.

  • Ability to lead a crew and manage workflow under pressure.

  • Basic proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, Word, or mobile service apps.

  • Comfortable with digital scheduling, invoicing, and customer record platforms.

  • High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.

• Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

  • Comfortable working in a variety of physical positions, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

  • Capable of using hand and power tools safely and effectively.

  • Visual and auditory ability to identify mechanical issues and communicate with team members and customers.

  • Willingness to work outdoors and indoors in a range of weather conditions.

  • These tasks may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.