Full-time
Lead Journeyman Licensed Plumber
Ipswich, MA · $35-$50 Per HR
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About this role
Client: A client in the construction industry
Location: Ipswich, MA
Work mode: On-site
Experience: Senior Level
Work authorization: US Citizen/Permanent Resident
Relocation: Not available
Openings: 2
Candidate bonus: OverTime
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Journeyman Plumber to join our team in Ipswich. As a Lead Plumber, you will act as a field leader, responsible for overseeing plumbing installations, maintenance, and repairs on mainly residential job sites. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership skills, guiding apprentices, ensuring code compliance, and delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Job Site Leadership: Supervise plumbing teams on residential and commercial sites, coordinating daily tasks and maintaining workflow.
Installation & Repair: Diagnose, install, and repair plumbing systems, including high-efficiency boilers, water heaters, radiant heat systems, and plumbing fixtures.
Customer Interaction: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, explaining project scopes and providing professional, friendly service.
Code Compliance: Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal plumbing regulations.
Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and supervision to junior plumbers and apprentices.
Project Coordination: Coordinate with project managers to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
Materials & Safety: Manage job site materials/inventory and promote a safe, clean work environment.
Qualifications
Licensing: Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber License is required.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in residential and/or commercial plumbing.
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of plumbing codes, heating systems, and specialized equipment.
Leadership: Proven experience leading a crew or managing projects.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Valid Driver’s License: Clean driving record required.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various positions (bending, kneeling, crawling).
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience.
Full-time, year-round work.
Health insurance and retirement plans.
A company-provided vehicle and tools.
Opportunity to work with a reputable, family-owned company with a 40+ year history.
Location: Ipswich, MA
Work mode: On-site
Experience: Senior Level
Work authorization: US Citizen/Permanent Resident
Relocation: Not available
Openings: 2
Candidate bonus: OverTime
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Journeyman Plumber to join our team in Ipswich. As a Lead Plumber, you will act as a field leader, responsible for overseeing plumbing installations, maintenance, and repairs on mainly residential job sites. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership skills, guiding apprentices, ensuring code compliance, and delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Job Site Leadership: Supervise plumbing teams on residential and commercial sites, coordinating daily tasks and maintaining workflow.
Installation & Repair: Diagnose, install, and repair plumbing systems, including high-efficiency boilers, water heaters, radiant heat systems, and plumbing fixtures.
Customer Interaction: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, explaining project scopes and providing professional, friendly service.
Code Compliance: Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal plumbing regulations.
Mentorship: Provide guidance, training, and supervision to junior plumbers and apprentices.
Project Coordination: Coordinate with project managers to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
Materials & Safety: Manage job site materials/inventory and promote a safe, clean work environment.
Qualifications
Licensing: Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber License is required.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in residential and/or commercial plumbing.
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of plumbing codes, heating systems, and specialized equipment.
Leadership: Proven experience leading a crew or managing projects.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Valid Driver’s License: Clean driving record required.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various positions (bending, kneeling, crawling).
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience.
Full-time, year-round work.
Health insurance and retirement plans.
A company-provided vehicle and tools.
Opportunity to work with a reputable, family-owned company with a 40+ year history.
How we handle your application. A recruiter reads it — not a keyword filter. We will not submit you to this client, or any other, without your explicit approval for that specific role. Josh Pros is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to citizenship or immigration status.
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