Plumbing Field Supervisor

Fivestartoday; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Company provided vehicle

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401k matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Home Services is seeking a Plumbing Field Supervisor to oversee residential plumbing projects, manage teams of plumbers and apprentices, and ensure workmanship meets safety and code standards.

You will coordinate field activities, communicate with clients, and drive project progress while maintaining records and guiding on-site training for crew members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Active Journeyman Plumbing License.
• Experience reading blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications.
• Familiarity with local and state plumbing codes and regulations.
• Ability to lead plumbers and apprentices on job sites.
• Strong safety and quality standards focus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate plumbers and apprentices on job sites.
• Ensure safety regulations and local plumbing codes are followed.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and quality control.
• Manage project timelines and ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Resolve on-site issues and troubleshoot problems.
• Communicate with clients to address needs and provide updates.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with specs.
• Coordinate with other trades and contractors on site.
• Maintain records of work performed, materials used, and project progress.
• Provide training and guidance to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Plumbing

Blueprints

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Customer service

Time management

Field supervision

Education

Journeyman Plumbing License

Backflow prevention certification

Gas piping certification

Tools

Pipe cutters

Threaders

Soldering tools

Work management software

Job description

Description

Plumbing Field Supervisor

Southern Home Services is a residential HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical company that acquires, owns, and operates businesses around the United States. We are seeking business leaders to join our growing team and become an integral part of our company's future.

Are you ready to be Part of Something BIGGER!

Presidential, a Southern Home Services Company, is looking for a dynamic-Plumbing Field Supervisor to join a thriving business that believes in work life balance and cares about YOU!

About this role:

We are looking for a Plumbing Field Supervisor to oversee plumbing projects, manage teams, and ensure high standards of workmanship. You will coordinate the work of plumbers and apprentices, enforce safety and code compliance, handle project timelines, resolve on-site issues, and communicate with clients. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and plumbing expertise are essential for successful project management and team direction.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Supervise and coordinate the work of plumbers and apprentices on job sites
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and local plumbing codes
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control
• Manage project timelines and ensure tasks are completed on schedule
• Resolve on-site issues and troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Communicate with clients to address their needs, concerns, and provide updates
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets all specifications and standards
• Coordinate with other trades and contractors on site
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and project progress
• Provide training and guidance to team members, fostering professional development
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial systems.
• Licensing: Active and valid Journeyman Plumbing License. Additional certifications such as backflow prevention, and gas piping are a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications.
• Expertise in installing, maintaining, and repairing water, gas, and sewage systems.
• Familiarity with local and state plumbing codes and regulations.
• Experience with various tools and equipment, such as pipe cutters, threaders, and soldering tools.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose complex plumbing issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with customers, team members, and supervisors.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy materials, working in confined spaces, and handling tools for extended periods.
• Safety-Oriented: In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Customer Service: Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service, with a focus on professionalism and customer satisfaction.
• Technology Skills: Basic knowledge of mobile apps and work management software to track tasks and report on job progress.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Ability to lead apprentices, work well within a team, and coordinate with other trades on larger projects.
• Availability: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and emergency calls, as needed.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

The physical requirements of this job include:

• Lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Climbing ladders, accessing attics, navigating tight spaces, driving, entering crawlspaces, pushing, carrying, pulling, using hand tools, and performing fine detail work.
• Ability to drive.
• Working in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, attics, crawlspaces.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch.
• The work requires regular exposure to extreme temperatures both indoors and outdoors, such as heat or cold, and adverse weather conditions such as wind, rain, ice or snow.
• Southern Home Services will make reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

Southern Home Services will make reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits:

We offer a rewarding career path with great benefits, flexible schedules, professional and on-the-job training, and growth plans. Be a part of the team our customers call the finest in the industry.

• Reliable, Year-Round Work
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company Matched 401k
• Company provided vehicle
• Employee discounts

This is a Non-Exempt position.

Southern Home Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.