Plumbing Trade Manager

Davis Heating and Cooling; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership development

P&L responsibility

Fast career growth

High autonomy

Comprehensive benefits

National resources, local impact

Job summary

Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric is seeking a Plumbing Trades Manager to lead and grow a high-performing plumbing team in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes ownership of people, performance, and outcomes, not routine maintenance.

You will build skills, elevate technicians, and drive financial results while maintaining exceptional homeowner satisfaction. This leadership position offers clear career progression within a nationally supported platform that values local culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven leadership experience
• Strong knowledge in residential plumbing
• Ability to inspire and drive growth in team members
• Commitment to delivering unmatched homeowner satisfaction
• Strong presentation and group communication skills
• Confident, decisive communicator in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Plumbing Technicians.
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable to results and standards.
• Build a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on leadership with emphasis on plumbing operations, technician development, and department growth.
• Drive team financial performance through goal-setting, reporting, and coaching.
• Use data to diagnose issues and drive improvement.
• Translate operational decisions into financial outcomes.
• Partner with operations, dispatch, and customer service to streamline processes.
• Improve efficiency through scheduling, workflow optimization, and performance tracking.
• Support operational consistency and growth across the plumbing department.
• Own the outcome of every job, including escalations.
• Ensure responsiveness, professionalism, and high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Residential plumbing knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, we’ve been delivering trusted home comfort solutions since 1947. Built on a foundation of integrity, professionalism, and exceptional customer service, Davis is a recognized leader in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services with a strong reputation throughout the communities we serve.As a proud partner of Apex Service Partners, one of the nation's leading home services platforms, Davis combines the strength and culture of a respected local brand with the resources, technology, training, and career advancement opportunities that come from being part of a larger, growth-focused organization. We are hiring a Plumbing Trades Manager to lead from the front. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants true ownership over people, performance, and outcomes. This is not a maintenance role—it’s a builder role. You will develop teams, drive performance, and take ownership of a rapidly growing department.

Compensation

$100,000–$130,000 total compensation (salary + performance bonuses)

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation- Your expertise and results are rewarded.
• Leadership Development- Build, coach, and elevate a team of technicians into high performers and future leaders.
• P&L Responsibility- Directly influence financial outcomes through operational excellence.
• Fast Career Growth- Proven leaders advance quickly as the business scales.
• High Autonomy- Operate with strategic guidance while making independent, real-time decisions.
• Comprehensive Benefits- Industry-leading benefits and employee support.
• National Resources, Local Impact- Benefit from the support, technology, training, and best practices provided through Davis' partnership with Apex Service Partners while maintaining the culture and agility of a respected local company.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Plumbing Technicians.
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable to results and standards.
• Build a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on leadership with a particular emphasis on plumbing operations, technician development, and department growth.

Revenue Growth & Strategy

• Drive team financial performance through goal-setting, reporting, and coaching.
• Use data to diagnose issues and drive improvement.
• Translate operational decisions into financial outcomes.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with operations, dispatch, and customer service to streamline processes.
• Improve efficiency through scheduling, workflow optimization, and performance tracking.
• Support operational consistency and growth across the plumbing department.

Customer Satisfaction

• Own the outcome of every job, including escalations.
• Ensure responsiveness, professionalism, and high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+years of proven leadership/track record required
• Strong knowledge in residential plumbing required
• Ability to inspire and drive personal and professional growth in team members.
• Commitment to delivering unmatched homeowner satisfaction.
• Strong presentation and group communication skills.
• Confident, decisive communicator in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Company-Provided Life & Disability Insurance

Join Our Team

At Davis, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. If you're ready to make an impact, lead a talented plumbing team, and grow with a company that values your expertise, we want to hear from you.As part of the Apex Service Partners family, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career through access to industry-leading resources, leadership development, and a growing platform committed to investing in its people and expanding opportunities for top performers.

Davis may conduct a preemployment background check and drug test, subject to applicable law.