Lead Plumber

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Plumber – Lead Residential & Commercial Projects with Set Point Heating/Cooling and Plumbing

Job Overview:

• Company: Set Point Heating/Cooling and Plumbing
• Salary/Pay Rate: $34 - $45 per hour (based on experience)
• Location: Newark, OH
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Residential and Commercial Plumbing
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required (helpful: backflow certified)

The Opportunity :

You will play a pivotal leadership role guiding high-impact residential and commercial plumbing installations across the region. This position grants you the autonomy to manage job-site teams while building a long-term career with a rapidly growing, family-owned business. You will directly shape project quality while mentoring junior technicians in a supportive environment.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Interpret complex blueprints and execute plumbing systems according to IRC national plumbing codes.
• Manage and direct field crew members to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Resolve technical job-site challenges using advanced diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Oversee daily piping, fixture, and mechanical plumbing installations across varied job sites.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship standards on all commercial and residential job sites.
• Communicate progress and logistical needs directly with operational management.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Proven ability to accurately read and execute work from detailed project blueprints.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of IRC national plumbing codes.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and directing daily workflow on active job sites.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities tailored to residential and commercial mechanical environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 or more years of related plumbing experience in residential or commercial settings.
• Previous experience mentoring apprentices and junior tradespeople on field projects.
• General understanding of construction standard 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime potential and bi-weekly pay cycle.
• Access to prevailing wage projects and company vehicle.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off covering holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Travel project opportunities complete with daily per diem.
• Employer-funded training for OSHA, safety, lifts, fall protection, and manufacturer certifications.
• Personal tool replacement program.

About Us :

Set Point Heating/Cooling and Plumbing is a rapidly growing, family-owned business delivering premier residential and commercial mechanical services across Ohio. We pride ourselves on cultivating a true family culture focused on career advancement, professional training, and long-term employee success. 

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Set Point Heating/Cooling and Plumbing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.