Senior Journeyman Plumber: Lead Installations & Mentorship

Countywide Mechanical Systems, Inc.; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Modigent is hiring a Plumber III to lead complex commercial plumbing installations and repairs, with autonomy to mentor junior team members. You will handle potable water, drainage, gas piping, and backflow prevention while ensuring safety and code compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, a journeyman license, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide the crew and coordinate with other trades on challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on commercial/industrial plumbing experience.
• Mastery of plumbing systems, materials, IPC/UPC codes, and advanced techniques.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, layout, install, repair, and maintain commercial plumbing piping and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot, test, leak-detect, drain-clean, and balance systems for safety and efficiency.
• Read blueprints and specifications; perform code-compliant installations and repairs.
• Assemble piping materials and supports to precise standards.
• Collaborate with other trades and coordinate site activities.
• Mentor Plumber I-II team members and share best practices.
• Maintain documentation, as-builts, logs, and site cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Journeyman plumber license

Backflow prevention certification

OSHA safety training

Tools

Pressure testing equipment

Leak detection tools

Code compliance knowledge IPC/UPC

Job description

Modigent is hiring a Plumber III to lead complex commercial plumbing installations and repairs, with autonomy to mentor junior team members. You will handle potable water, drainage, gas piping, and backflow prevention while ensuring safety and code compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, a journeyman license, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide the crew and coordinate with other trades on challenging projects.