Lead Plumber

Drain Storm Plumbing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Out-of-town incentives

Leadership collaboration with company

Job summary

Drain Storm Plumbing in the Cincinnati area is seeking an experienced licensed Journeyman Plumber to join as a Plumbing Lead. You will lead a crew, collaborate with the Master Plumber, and coordinate on-site with contractors and management.

Travel will be approximately 75% local and 25% out-of-town, with incentives for travel. The ideal candidate will read blueprints, understand DWV systems, and ensure all work meets plumbing codes and passes inspections.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Journeyman Plumber.
• Experience in both residential and commercial plumbing.
• Lead and direct plumbers, apprentices, and helpers on the jobsite.
• Read and understand plumbing drawings, blueprints, specs, and job scopes.
• Lead projects from layout and rough-in through testing and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct plumbers, apprentices, and helpers on the jobsite.
• Read and understand plumbing drawings, blueprints, specifications, and job scopes.
• Lay out plumbing systems and determine pipe sizing and routing.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers and customers on site.
• Troubleshoot field issues and ensure code compliance.

Skills

Licensed Journeyman Plumber

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

DWV systems knowledge

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Job description

Location: Northern Kentucky / Greater Cincinnati Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $35 - $40/hour

Travel: Approximately 75% local / 25% out-of-town, with additional incentives for out-of-town work

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced licensed Journeyman Plumber to join our team in a Plumbing Lead position. This role is intended for someone who is capable of taking the lead on plumbing projects, working effectively with a crew, communicating well with management, and helping keep projects moving from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Must be a licensed Journeyman Plumber.
• Must have experience in both residential and commercial plumbing.
• Work independently, make sound field decisions, and communicate with management when questions or unexpected situations arise.
• specifications, inspectors, suppliers, and management - to solve jobsite issues.
• Collaborate closely with companies Master Plumber.
• Maintain a strong understanding of DWV systems, venting, water distribution systems, fixture installation, and plumbing rough-in.
• Read and understand plumbing drawings, blueprints, specifications, and job scopes.
• Lay out plumbing systems and determine proper pipe sizing, elevations, slopes, fixture locations, and routing.
• Understand applicable plumbing codes and ensure work is completed to code and ready for inspection.
• Lead and direct plumbers, apprentices, and helpers on the jobsite.
• Keep projects moving and communicate early when something may affect the schedule, budget, material needs, or scope of work.
• Coordinate plumbing work with general contractors, project managers, customers, and other trades on site.
• Determine material and equipment needs and communicate material orders ahead of time to help prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Perform quality-control checks on work completed by the crew.
• Properly document changes, additional work, unforeseen conditions, and problems encountered in the field.
• Communicate professionally with customers, general contractors, inspectors, suppliers, management, and other trades.
• Troubleshoot existing plumbing systems and develop practical solutions when field conditions differ from the plans.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and materials and help prevent unnecessary material waste.
• Be comfortable traveling approximately 25% of the time for out-of-town projects.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

What success looks like

We're looking for someone who can be handed a set of plans, a scope of work and confidently help take the plumbing portion of the project from layout and rough-in through testing, inspection, and finish, with the help of the company’s Master Plumber. The ideal candidate should be able to think ahead, manage their time and the crew's time effectively,recognize potential problems early, and communicate when clarification or direction is needed before moving forward. This is a leadership position, so we're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, helps hold the crew to a high standard, communicates well, and takes responsibility for helping projects get completed correctly, efficiently, and professionally.

• $35 - $40/hour full-time position.
• Approximately 75% local work and 25% out-of-town travel.
• Additional incentives are provided for out-of-town work.
• Direct collaboration with experienced plumbing professionals and company leadership.
• Opportunity to help build and shape systems within a growing company.
• Meaningful impact on company growth and long-term success.

Why Join Drain Storm Plumbing?

Unlike large corporate contractors, your contributions here will be visible and valued. You'll work directly with experienced plumbing professionals and company leadership while helping shape how projects are planned, coordinated, and completed. We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing plumbing company with ambitious goals.