Working Foreman

Apex Plumbing Solutions has been servicing our clients since 2008, providing superior plumbing services to our residential and commercial clients. As experts in our field, we are heavily invested in training our team. We have found that the best way to provide great customer service is to have a team that is satisfied with the work they do! If you're ready to settle into a solid, long-term position where what you do matters and your contributions are acknowledged, then we'd like to hear from you! To learn more, please visit our website at: https://www.apexplumbingky.com/

Currently, we have an immediate need for a Working Foreman to manage the plumbing operations of the company, including the scheduling and dispatch of the crews, ordering, and purchasing equipment and materials, inventory stocking program, oversee all warehouse functions. Clear and concise communications with company customers, including keeping customers appraised as to company schedule and requested lead time. Oversee the training and efficiency of company installers. Adherence and enforcement of the company's "No Will Call" policy. Implementation and enforcement of the company's purchasing policy. The overall supervision of the company's plumbing crews and the profitability of plumbing jobs.

What We Offer:

• Medical (100% covered for individuals with a journeyman license)
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 1 week of paid vacation
• 5 paid holidays
• Stocked company truck with fuel card
• 401k with 3% company match with the option for partial match up to 5%
• Company phone and uniform
• Career advancement opportunities
• Referral program

Pay: $60,000 - $90,000 (can be full salary or hourly + performance)

Hours of Work: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, overtime and occasional weekends

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in plumbing, maintenance, or related field
• Valid Journeyman Plumbers License
• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Ability to use tools of the trade, including but not limited to plumbing snakes, augers, drills, saws, hammers, measuring tape, levels, and screwdrivers
• Excellent math, written, and verbal skills
• Willing to work in all types of weather
• Ability to supervise and manage teams and projects
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Handle the physical workload and perform physical labor for extended periods of time
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in both residential and commercial plumbing
• Kentucky Installers Septic License
• Boiler License
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong business acumen and skills

Job Duties:

• Open shop at 7:00 am
• Update layout schedule for next 5 days
• Update and maintain schedule board with all sold jobs, communicate scheduling issues with other departments, including sales
• Make sure that all jobs have permits and the inspections are called in timely
• Review new jobs with the Installer, check paperwork and timecards from the previous day's job, find any punch list or incomplete items
• Check at least one Installer's tools and van per week
• Walk shop and loading area, answer questions; installers gone by 8:15am
• Turn in all files for billing from the prior day
• Turn over tomorrow's shop fabrication for completion day
• Return customer calls in a timely manner, resolving open issues in a fast/efficient manner
• Schedule contractors for jobs scheduled 5-10 days from the current day
• Coordinate scheduling for Plumbing Technician labor 5 days prior to a project with the Plumbing Dispatcher
• 10:00 am leave for scheduled layouts
• Complete the material list while on each layout
• Contact the office before & after each layout
• Check on one or two jobs in progress each day for quality & on time status
• Be available by radio for Installer questions, know the whereabouts and progress of the crew during the day
• 3:30pm return to the shop to update the schedule, finish drawings, etc.
• Follow up field status with crew
• Ensure Installers are completing the necessary paperwork
• Turn over ASAP fittings to the shop