Lead Plumbing Installer (Fairbury)

Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar; Fairbury (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar is seeking a Lead Plumbing Installer to own complex residential plumbing installations from start to finish, including kitchen and bath remodels, fixture and system installs.

You will lead a crew, train assistants and junior installers, and ensure projects stay on budget, on code, and on schedule. Strong leadership and hands-on expertise are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of residential plumbing install experience.
• Valid Illinois Plumbing License (IDPH) required.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability through company carrier.
• Must supply your own tools to perform Install Level 5 work.
• Able to lift up to 300 lbs and work in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Own complex residential installations from start to finish (kitchen/bath remodels, fixtures, systems).
• Lead the crew: supervise and train assistants and junior installers.
• Provide on-the-spot solutions when plans change.
• Install and connect waste, vent, gas, and water piping per Illinois Plumbing Code.
• Communicate clearly with homeowners and protect their home on site.
• Handle checklists, materials orders, and inventory.

Skills

Residential plumbing

Leadership

Tool ownership

Education

Illinois Plumbing License

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Lead Plumbing Installer

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM (occasional evenings/weekends as job demands)

Compensation: $25–$45/hour, commensurate with experience

Why Edelman?

Are you the plumber other installers come to when a job gets complicated? At Edelman, we're not just running plumbing calls — we're building a team of craftsmen who own their work start to finish. We're looking for a Master Plumber to lead our most complex residential installations, mentor the next generation of installers, and run a job site the way it should be run: on budget, on code, and done right. If you're ready to run the show instead of just working the job, this is your seat.

What You’ll Do

• Own the Installation: Take full ownership of complex residential plumbing installs — kitchen and bath remodels, fixture and system installs, start to finish.
• Lead the Crew: Supervise and train assistants and junior installers on the jobsite, keeping the project on budget and on schedule.
• Solve It on the Spot: When something doesn't go to plan, you bring your Plumbing Manager a solution, not just a problem.
• Build to Code: Properly install and connect all waste, vent, gas, and water piping per Illinois Plumbing Code — no shortcuts.
• Deliver the Experience: Communicate clearly with homeowners, protect their home during the job, leave the site cleaner than you found it, and earn the kind of reviews that keep customers calling us back.
• Run the Business Side: Handle checklists, paperwork, material orders, and inventory accurately — this is your job to manage, not just your tools.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 6 years of residential plumbing install experience.
• Licensing: Valid Illinois Plumbing License (Illinois Licensed Plumber credential per IDPH) required.
• Screening: Must pass a background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
• Reliability: Valid driver’s license, insurable through our company carrier.
• Tools: Must supply your own tools to perform Install Level 5 work.
• Physical Demands: Comfortable lifting up to 300 lbs, working in tight spaces like attics and crawl spaces, and working in the field through heat, cold, and everything in between.
• Mindset: A leader who can run a job unsupervised, train others, and represent Edelman as the professional in the home.
• Bonus Points: Commercial plumbing experience, blueprint/civil print reading, and experience running crews.

What Edelman Offers

• Compensation: $25–$45/hour, commensurate with experience, with room to grow your rate as you take on more responsibility — running jobs unsupervised, exceeding labor budgets, and leading commercial projects.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental (Blue Cross Blue Shield), and vision (VSP) — company-subsidized.
• Protected: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance, plus optional disability and accident coverage.
• Time Off & Retirement: Paid vacation, 8 paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• Loyalty Program: Bonuses for sticking around.

Ready to Run the Job?

Equal Opportunity

Edelman, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.