Job Details

Plumbing Manager

Department: Plumbing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wighton's Plumbing, Heating & Air - San Luis Obispo, CA

Reporting To: General Manager

Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 / year

Description

You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of the plumbing department, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards. This role includes managing a team of plumbers, scheduling, customer relations, inventory management, and coordinating with other departments or contractors.
The Plumbing Manger is responsible for developing efficient processes, ensuring compliance with codes and regulations, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. You will also be required to train all plumbing technicians and manage a territory of installing or servicing accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor plumbing staff to ensure quality workmanship and professional growth.
• Schedule and assign plumbing jobs, ensuring resources and timelines are effectively managed
• Provide purpose, clear goals and direction, and motivation to your team
• Oversee installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems for residential, commercial, or industrial projects
• Manage the performance of the team and hold them accountable to standards
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and company policies
• Address customer issues, provide technical guidance, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction
• Review work orders for accuracy, clarity, and profitability
• Monitor inventory of tools, equipment, and materials, coordinating with suppliers as needed
• Conduct inspections to verify quality and safety of work performed
• Prepare and present reports on department performance, costs and productivity
• Stay updated on plumbing technology, methods, and regulatory changes
• Review timesheets and commissions for accuracy and to manage overtime
• Build relationships cross-departmentally and with partner organizations
• You will be rewarded personally for the success of the trade line
• Takes ownership and initiative; passion to lead and achieve

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5 plus years of plumbing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Valid plumbing license and certifications as required by local/state regulations
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and best practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software is a plus
• Open to learning and working with technology and data to make decisions.
• Valid drivers' license
• Ability to work outdoors

Benefits

• $80,000-$95,000(Salary Based on Exp)
• Eligible for Bonus
• Full time with overtime as necessary
• Paid holidays, sick days and vacation
• 401K
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Eligible for HSA Account
• Stock Options
• Company vehicle and gas card

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.