Plumbing Foreman

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. is seeking a Plumbing Foreman to provide senior-level technical leadership and field oversight for commercial plumbing service technicians.

You will support the Service Manager by ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of plumbing service, repair, and small projects. The role requires Journeyman license with strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, codes, and safety, plus mentoring of technicians and reliable coordination with dispatch and project

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or plumbing apprenticeship.
• 10+ years of commercial plumbing field experience, including service and repair work.
• Journeyman Plumber license required; Master Plumber license preferred where applicable.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, codes, and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience mentoring or leading technicians.
• Extensive safety knowledge and commitment to safe work practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize service management systems.
• Ability to organize and plan daily responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and on-site training to plumbing service technicians.
• Support the Plumbing Service Manager and Project Managers in executing service work and small projects safely, on schedule, and within labor targets.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex plumbing service and repair issues.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with plumbing codes, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Assist in monitoring productivity and ensuring quoted work is completed within allotted labor hours.
• Support after-hours and emergency service response when required.
• Proactively identify potential warranty issues, rework, or customer credits and communicate concerns to management.
• Ensure technician compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and job hazard requirements.
• Assist in training and mentoring technicians to support skill development and succession planning.
• Maintain a clean, organized service vehicle and professional appearance.
• Act as the technical field liaison with dispatch during the Service Manager’s absence.
• Provide technical input to estimating and project management teams as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety training

Commercial plumbing

Communication

Mentoring

Project planning

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma, GED or plumbing apprenticeship

Tools

Service management systems

Job description

About Us

We are a full-service HVAC, building automation, chiller, and retrofit contractor with a reputation for combining high-quality consulting services with customized energy solutions. Our integrated, single-source solutions include turnkey in-house capabilities with design assistance, as well as engineering applications and automated control systems.

Job Summary

The Plumbing Foreman provides senior-level technical leadership and field oversight for commercial plumbing service technicians. This position supports the Plumbing Service Manager and Plumbing Service Project Managers by ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of plumbing service, repair, and small project work. The Foreman performs above the Journeyman level and serves as the primary technical resource for the field team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and on-site training to plumbing service technicians.
• Support the Plumbing Service Manager and Project Managers in executing service work and small projects safely, on schedule, and within labor targets.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex plumbing service and repair issues.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with plumbing codes, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Assist in monitoring productivity and ensuring quoted work is completed within allotted labor hours.
• Support after-hours and emergency service response when required.
• Proactively identify potential warranty issues, rework, or customer credits and communicate concerns to management.
• Ensure technician compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and job hazard requirements.
• Assist in training and mentoring technicians to support skill development and succession planning.
• Maintain a clean, organized service vehicle and professional appearance.
• Act as the technical field liaison with dispatch during the Service Manager’s absence.
• Provide technical input to estimating and project management teams as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or plumbing apprenticeship.
• 10+ years of commercial plumbing field experience, including service and repair work.
• Journeyman Plumber license required; Master Plumber license preferred where applicable.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, codes, and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience mentoring or leading technicians.
• Extensive safety knowledge and commitment to safe work practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize service management systems.
• Ability to organize and plan daily responsibilities effectively.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanicaland electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure,we offer employess a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and sucess. Equal Oppurtunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Geographic Disclosure

CA Union Only: Compensation Range: $92 - $105 per hour Input the minimum and maximum wage for the position here. The hourly rate is determined by the CBA/rate sheet and test results. Benefits are provided through local labor union aligned with collective bargaining agreement.