Plumbing Manager

APEX Service Partners$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of management experience in residential plumbing
  • Ability to lead and develop service plumbers
  • Understanding of plumbing operations and dispatching
  • Experience managing performance KPIs and customer satisfaction
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Comfortable working in field operations

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the plumbing department
  • Collaborate with management to reach performance goals
  • Optimize scheduling and productivity in dispatch
  • Ensure quality and safety standards in plumbing work
  • Mentor and develop plumbing staff
  • Manage recruitment and retention efforts
  • Resolve customer issues promptly and effectively
  • Foster a strong safety culture compliant with OSHA standards
  • Improve workflows and customer experience continuously

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plans with company matching
  • Paid Time Off and holidays
  • Ongoing leadership training programs
  • People-first company culture prioritizing accountability and craftsmanship
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Manager to lead and grow a high-performing residential plumbing department at our partner location near Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is a hands-on leadership role for a proven operations leader who understands how to scale residential service teams, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and develop strong technicians and supervisors.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead day-to-day operations for the residential plumbing department, including field technicians and support staff
  • Partner closely with the General Manager to achieve revenue, margin, and operational performance goals
  • Collaborate with Dispatch to optimize scheduling, route efficiency, capacity planning, and daily productivity
  • Ensure all plumbing work meets company quality standards, safety requirements, and brand expectations
  • Coach, mentor, and develop plumbing technicians through regular performance feedback and training
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of top residential plumbing talent
  • Handle escalated customer issues with professionalism, urgency, and a solutions-focused mindset
  • Maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company policies
  • Continuously improve processes, workflows, and customer experience across the plumbing operation
What We're Looking For:
  • 3+ years of management or leadership experience running a residential plumbing department
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop residential service plumbers and field teams
  • Strong understanding of residential service operations, dispatching, pricing, and workflow optimization
  • Experience managing KPIs such as revenue, labor efficiency, average ticket, callbacks, and customer satisfaction
  • Data-driven decision-maker with strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Comfortable working in the field as needed to support technicians and customers
Nice to Have:
  • Journeyman or Master Plumbing background
  • Experience scaling or modernizing residential plumbing operations
  • Familiarity with multi-location or high-growth home services environments
What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation (base salary + quarterly performance bonus)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid options available
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays
  • Ongoing leadership training and career advancement opportunities
  • A supportive, people-first culture focused on craftsmanship, accountability, and doing the right thing
Schedule & Location:
  • Full-time, on-site leadership role
  • Based at our service location near Fort Wayne, Indiana, with regular field engagement

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

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