Plumbing Foreman

Comfort Systems•Arden, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

Comfort Systems USA Shoffner is seeking a Plumbing Foreman to join its team in the Asheville, North Carolina area. This permanent, full-time position is intended for a local candidate; the company is not seeking traveling tradespeople. The role leads a crew of Plumbing Journeymen and Apprentices on new commercial construction projects, oversees a construction site, and involves hands-on work in varied indoor and outdoor environments. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Starting pay depends on experience, with continued growth based on the employee’s contribution and annual pay reviews. The company provides a truck, gas card, and technology package. Benefits include two no-cost Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans for non-tobacco users, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, voluntary long-term disability, vision and dental coverage, optional insurance coverage, a boot and clothing allowance after 90 days, eight paid holidays per year, PTO accruing from the first day, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of commercial plumbing experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of plumbing codes and best practices.
  • A track record of completing projects on schedule.
  • Punctuality and reliability.
  • Ability to work in extreme heat, cold, and bad weather, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Ability to stand and walk throughout the workday and lift or carry up to 60 pounds.
  • Ability to work efficiently in confined spaces.
  • Willingness to be cross-trained in different trades.
  • Ability to problem-solve and make decisions that directly affect the project.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to reach above the shoulders, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend.
  • Ability to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience leading a team is highly preferred.
  • Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Promote safety and ensure the crew works safely and wears appropriate PPE at all times.
  • Lead Plumbing Journeymen and Apprentices on new commercial construction projects.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
  • Track and report employee hours worked.
  • Assign tasks to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Provide on-the-job training to team members.
  • Order materials in advance of when they are needed.
  • Install different piping materials.
  • Oversee a construction site.

Benefits

  • Company truck, gas card, and technology package.
  • Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans at no cost to non-tobacco users.
  • Company-paid short-term disability.
  • Voluntary long-term disability.
  • Vision coverage.
  • Dental coverage.
  • Optional insurance coverage.
  • Boot and clothing allowance after 90 days.
  • Eight paid holidays per year.
  • Paid time off accruing from Day 1.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Annual pay reviews.
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