Lead Plumber - Skilled and Trained

Mark III Construction, Inc.

California

On-site

USD 62,000 - 76,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

On Site Gym

Job summary

Mark III Construction, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Lead Plumber for commercial/industrial projects in the Sacramento area. You will collaborate with the foreman to direct daily plumbing tasks, install water distribution systems, and ensure code compliance.

An approved apprenticeship graduation is required. You will mentor apprentices, review plans, coordinate with MEP trades, and uphold safety standards on site.

Qualifications

5+ years of commercial plumbing experience, including 1–2 years in a lead or mentoring role.
Journeyman plumber license (or equivalent state/local certification).
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred).

Responsibilities

Directs day-to-day plumbing work alongside the foreman on commercial sites.
Performs skilled installation and layout of domestic water, sanitary, vent and gas systems.
Mentors and trains apprentices and coordinates with journeymen.
Ensures safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

Skills

Commercial plumbing experience

Lead/mentoring experience

Valid driver's license

OSHA 10 required

Education

Journeyman plumber license (or equivalent state/local certification)

Job description

**MUST BE ABLE TO PROVE YOU GRADUATED FROM AN APPROVED APPRENTICESHIP**

Mark III Construction is seeking a Journeyman Lead Plumber that are Skilled and Trained and can proved they graduated from an approved apprenticeship for work on commercial/industrial projects in the Sacramento and surrounding area. Plumbers will perform tasks associated with the assembly and installation of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal.

Who we are:

Mark III is a full-service construction company comprised of three complementary business units: M3 MEP, M3 Service, and M3 Components. We support projects from initial concept through long-term maintenance, with specialized expertise in healthcare, higher education, industrial, life science, and technology markets.

Our integrated, big-picture approach allows us to self-perform electrical, HVAC, plumbing, process piping, prefabrication, and MEP design. By consolidating these services under one organization, clients benefit from reduced profit layers, minimized scope gaps, and simplified project schedules—working with a single, accountable partner rather than multiple consultants and subcontractors.

Headquartered in Sacramento, California, Mark III operates throughout California and Nevada. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility serves as a centralized hub supporting five core trades: HVAC, mechanical piping, plumbing, electrical, and metal-stud framing. To support our continued growth, we just relocating from our office of 50 years to our new 340,000-square-footheadquarters at 2031 Optisolar Lane, on October 19th 2026.

Mission:

Leading the Evolution of Construction

Vision:

Exposing the World to a New Way to Build

Core Values:

Teamwork
Excellence
Perseverance
Integrity
Continuous Improvement

Works alongside the Foreman to direct day-to-day plumbing work on commercial jobsitesPerforms skilled installation work while guiding journeymen and apprentices, keeping quality, safety, and production on track. Acts as the foreman’s point of contact and stands in when the foreman is away.

Minimum qualifications

Journeyman plumber license (or equivalent state/local certification), or demonstrated equivalent experience and trade training per company policy
5+ years of commercial plumbing experience, including 1-2 years in a lead or mentoring role
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred)
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen, per company policy

Technical skills

Reads and interprets commercial plans, specs, isometrics, and coordination/shop drawings
Installs and lays out domestic water, sanitary, vent, storm, roof drains, and gas systems
Large-diameter piping: cast iron (no-hub and hub), copper, grooved-joint systems, and CPVC/PVC
Underground rough-in, including excavation coordination, slab penetrations, and sleeving
Commercial fixtures and equipment: flush valves, ADA fixtures, water heaters and boilers, grease interceptors, sumps/ejectors, trap primers, and trench drains
Testing and inspection: pressure and air tests, hydrostatic tests, flushing, and disinfection
Working knowledge of the applicable plumbing code (CPC/UPC with local amendments)
Rigging, lifts, and heavy-equipment setting

Leadership and crew responsibilities

Assigns and directs work for journeymen and apprentices
Trains and mentors apprentices and checks the quality of their work
Tracks production against the schedule and reports progress to the foreman
Runs the crew when the foreman is absent
Keeps the crew focused, professional, and productive

Planning and coordination

Reviews upcoming work and identifies materials, tools, and manpower needs
Coordinates with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, framing, and the GC to resolve conflicts, especially above-ceiling and in shafts
Participates in coordination meetings and reviews BIM/clash drawings when applicable
Checks deliveries, tracks stock, and flags shortages early
Supports RFIs, field changes, and as-built markups
Assists with time tracking, daily logs, and material takeoffs as directed

Safety and quality

Leads by example on PPE, housekeeping, and site rules
Runs or assists with toolbox talks and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
Enforces safe practices: trenching/excavation, confined space, hot work, fall protection, and lift operations
Reports incidents and near-misses immediately
Ensures work passes inspection and meets plan, spec, and code requirements

Soft skills

Dependable, accountable, and solution-oriented
Communicates clearly with the crew, foreman, GC, and inspectors
Handles pressure and shifting priorities
Fair, respectful, and consistent with the crew

Physical requirements

Lifts 50+ lbs, and works at heights, in trenches, and in tight spaces
Stands, climbs, bends, and kneels for long periods
Works in varying weather and site conditions

Additional highlights

Willing to cross-train on related tasks (for example, trim-out, equipment setting, or light material handling) as needed
Opportunities for advancement to Foreman based on performance and leadership
Company-provided training and certification support, including OSHA and medical gas

Physical Demands of posted job: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Required to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs
Required walking for long and short distances, walking from one worksite to another.
Required to perform repetitive motion tasks
Required to pull or push using force
Required to stand for sustained periods of time
Required to bend or twist at the neck and torso
Required to crouching, squatting, stooping, kneeling
Required to use and climb ladders to work from heights
Required to use scissor, boom, and other personnel lifts to access the work area
Required to reach above head
Required to reach forward, grab, grasp, pinching, handle material and tools using upper extremities
Required to lift objects from low to high positions in horizontal to vertical motions
Required to talk, express, or exchange detailed, important information by means of verbal communication.
Constantly Required to hear sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to hear detailed information and distinguish sounds to avoid hazards.
Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned