Plumbing Branch Manager

Motive Workforce; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Performance reviews

Job summary

Motive Workforce in San Diego, CA seeks a General Manager to lead its Plumbing Service Department, guiding service plumbers and technicians across residential and commercial properties to deliver reliable, safe, and profitable service.

This hands-on leadership role requires balancing technical expertise with business acumen, overseeing scheduling, training, budgeting, and customer relations while driving growth through maintenance and service contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of plumbing management experience.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of the plumbing trade.
• Proven ability to lead and develop service technicians.
• Experience managing budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and safety standards.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent customer service and sales capabilities.
• Willing to work nights/weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Plumbing Service Department.
• Schedule, manage, and support service technicians based on workload and customer requirements.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, develop, and evaluate technicians.
• Oversee plumbing repair, installation, startup, troubleshooting, and service activities.
• Review completed work to ensure quality, safety, and technical standards are consistently met.
• Establish technician performance expectations and improvement goals.
• Develop and maintain ongoing technical and safety training programs.
• Conduct team meetings and performance discussions.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Plumbing knowledge

Scheduling & dispatch

Budgeting & profitability

Customer service & sales

Communication

Team building

MS Office

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

A well-established plumbing contractor is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead its Service Department. This position oversees service plumbers and technicians responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems across residential and commercial properties.

The General Manager will work closely with service and installation technicians, dispatch personnel, vendors, customers, and other department leaders to ensure efficient operations, high-quality workmanship, strong customer satisfaction, and departmental profitability.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for an experienced plumbing professional who understands both the technical and business sides of running a successful service operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Plumbing Service Department.
• Schedule, manage, and provide technical support to service technicians based on workload, skill level, and customer requirements.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, develop, and evaluate technicians.
• Oversee plumbing repair, installation, start‑up, troubleshooting, and service activities.
• Review completed work to ensure quality, safety, and technical standards are consistently met.
• Establish technician performance expectations and improvement goals.
• Develop and maintain ongoing technical and safety training programs.
• Conduct team meetings, one‑on‑one meetings, performance discussions, and departmental safety meetings.
• Partner closely with dispatch to optimize technician scheduling, utilization, and response times.
• Maintain visibility into active projects, estimated completion times, labor hours, materials, and parts requirements.
• Communicate with vendors and manufacturers regarding warranties, product issues, recalls, equipment failures, and technical concerns.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, goals, KPIs, and profitability objectives.
• Review work orders, invoices, time reports, and related documentation for accuracy and timely billing.
• Monitor accounts receivable and support healthy departmental cash flow.
• Ensure required parts and materials are ordered in time to meet service and project deadlines.
• Ensure technicians consistently follow company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Oversee assigned service vehicles, including maintenance, condition, appropriate usage, and parts/material inventory.
• Keep current on plumbing products, equipment, service techniques, troubleshooting procedures, and industry developments.
• Coordinate technician training and maintain appropriate training records.
• Generate sales opportunities and help grow maintenance and service agreement business.
• Prepare estimates and bids for service contracts and project work.
• Manage larger plumbing installation, start‑up, and commissioning projects.
• Coordinate technicians, contractors, and other resources through project completion and equipment turnover.
• Partner with other department leaders to achieve broader company goals.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to maintain efficient service operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of plumbing management experience.
• Strong, hands‑on knowledge of the plumbing trade and plumbing systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing service technicians.
• Strong understanding of plumbing service, repair, installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and control‑related documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and the ability to identify practical technical solutions.
• Experience managing department budgets, costs, productivity, and profitability.
• Strong customer service and sales capabilities.
• Experience developing customer relationships and identifying service or maintenance opportunities.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong conflict‑resolution and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general business software.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, or other non‑standard hours when business needs require
• $120,000-$140,000 annual base salary, depending on experience
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Gas card and company cell phone
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group and life insurance
• Long‑term disability benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Annual performance and compensation reviews

Employment Requirements

Candidates must be willing to complete applicable pre‑employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record review.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.