Lead Plumber Mechanic- Greensboro, NC

Southern AirLead Plumber Mechanic- Greensboro, NC Greensboro, NC 27401

Salary:32.00 - 36.00 USD

Lead Plumbing Mechanic – Greensboro, NC

Build Your Future with a 100% Employee-Owned Company

AtSouthern Air, Inc., you are more than an employee. You are anowner.

With over 80 years of experience, Southern Air has built a reputation for quality, integrity, and exceptional service across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. We are committed to developing skilled professionals and providing opportunities for long-term career growth.

We are currently seeking an experiencedLead Plumbing Mechanicto join our growing team inGreensboro, NC. This role is ideal for a motivated leader who values craftsmanship, teamwork, and taking ownership of their work.

⭐Why Join Southern Air?

We invest in our people and provide a strong total rewards package:

✅ Employee Ownership through ESOP so you share in company success

✅ Competitive pay based on experience

✅ 401(k) with company match

✅ Comprehensive health benefits with company HSA contributions

✅ Dental and vision coverage

✅ Paid time off and holidays

✅ Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage

✅ Employee Assistance Program

✅ Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

Position Overview

As aLead Plumbing Mechanic, you will lead jobsite plumbing operations while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will serve as a mentor to your team, helping develop skills and maintain a positive, productive work environment.

Typically, this role requires 8 to 10 years of trade experience and a Journeyman Plumber License.

What You’ll DoLeadership and Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and support plumbing crews

• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment

• Set expectations and ensure accountability for performance and safety

• Share knowledge and help develop less experienced team members

Planning and Execution

• Plan and organize work activities to ensure project efficiency

• Coordinate manpower needs with Project Managers

• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available and used efficiently

• Maintain workflow alignment with project schedules

Technical Excellence

• Perform and oversee all aspects of plumbing installation and work

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications

• Ensure all work meets applicable codes and trade standards

• Deliver clean, professional, and high-quality installations

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies on all job sites

• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices

• Conduct regular safety meetings and address potential hazards

• Respond appropriately to incidents and escalate concerns when needed

Communication and Coordination

• Delegate tasks clearly and follow up to ensure quality results

• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other trades

• Coordinate work with other crews on multi-trade job sites

• Support customer satisfaction through professional interactions

Problem-Solving and Decision Making

• Identify issues early and develop effective solutions

• Use sound judgment to make decisions in the field

• Escalate complex issues when necessary

What We’re Looking For

• 8 to 10 years of plumbing experience in commercial or residential work

• Journeyman Plumber License preferred

• Strong leadership and supervisory experience

• Solid knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and installation practices

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project documents

• Dependable, organized, and safety-focused

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including drug screen and background checks

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on leadership role in a construction environment and may include:

• Frequent standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Driving between job sites, sometimes for extended periods

• Exposure to construction materials, tools, and jobsite conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southern Air, Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Ready to take the lead and grow your career with a company that invests in you?

Apply today and become part of a team where your work, leadership, and ownership truly matter.

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