Plumber Field Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Plumbing Field Leader

Job Description

The Plumbing Field Leader oversees daily field operations for residential and light commercial plumbing projects, combining hands‑on technical expertise with leadership, coaching, and coordination. This role ensures high‑quality workmanship, supports service and installation teams, and maintains strong communication with customers and internal teams to keep jobs running smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead field plumbing teams by assigning work, providing clear guidance, and ensuring efficient execution of all jobs.
• Support technicians on site with troubleshooting, complex repairs, and real‑time decision‑making to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Oversee job quality to ensure all work meets internal standards and complies with local plumbing codes and regulations.
• Coordinate closely with dispatch to manage daily schedules, balance workloads, and align with customer expectations and timelines.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior plumbers and apprentices to build their technical skills and professional capabilities.
• Communicate with customers regarding job status, findings, recommendations, and any necessary follow‑up work.
• Maintain strict safety compliance and enforce proper field procedures, including safe use of tools and equipment.
• Document completed work thoroughly and provide accurate, timely reporting to management.
• Support both service and installation teams in the field to ensure seamless project execution across residential and light commercial sites.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience as a service plumber or plumbing technician.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in the field or strong readiness to step into a lead role.
• Ability to diagnose complex plumbing issues and guide other technicians through effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to both team members and customers.
• Proven customer‑service skills, including professionalism, responsiveness, and follow‑through.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in varied field conditions.
• Hands‑on experience with plumbing service, repair, installation, and drainage systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and related systems.
• Experience working with hand tools and field service equipment.
• Basic electrical understanding related to plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Experience supporting HVAC‑related plumbing work in residential and light commercial environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with dispatch or scheduling teams in a field service environment.
• Comfort working on both residential and light commercial projects.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Strong organizational skills for documenting work and reporting to management.
• Experience with efficiency‑based performance metrics or incentive programs.

Why Work Here?

This organization rewards field leadership and high performance with meaningful incentives and opportunities to grow. Team members can earn additional daily pay for on‑call responsibilities, enhanced pay rates for weekend and holiday call‑outs, and weekly incentive pay tied to upsells, leads, and efficiency. Top technicians regularly earn significant additional income through these programs. You will join a culture that values initiative, supports professional development, and recognizes your contribution to both customer satisfaction and team success.

Work Environment

This is a field‑based role supporting residential and light commercial customers, working on a variety of plumbing, drainage, and HVAC‑related systems. You will use standard hand tools and service equipment to perform repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance in diverse settings, including indoor and outdoor environments. The work involves lifting 50+ pounds and operating in varied conditions, such as tight spaces, different building types, and changing weather. The schedule includes participation in an on‑call rotation, with potential weekend and holiday call‑outs that are compensated at enhanced rates. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to local codes, and professional presentation at customer sites.

This is a Permanent position based out of Cleona, PA.

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

No Weekday or Overnight on CallCompetitive WagesPaid Time Off100% Paid Health Insurance for Employee (begins 1st of month after date of hire)Dental and Vision InsuranceLife and Disability Insurance401K Match (25% up to 4%) & Employer Contribution (5%)Incentive PayHoliday PayContinuing Education (paid training)Employee appreciation activities and eventsUniforms ProvidedTrucks Dispatched from Home

This is a fully onsite position in Cleona,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.