What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Foreman position at Team Kline?
Reports to: Management
Direct Reports: Apprentices
Join the Kline Team – Where You’re Not Just an Employee, You’re an Owner!
At Team Kline, we believe in creating a workplace where YOU truly belong. When you join us, you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow and thrive. Since our humble beginnings in 2004, starting from a Des Moines garage, we’ve grown to nearly 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more, opening exciting new opportunities for growth and advancement!
We are currently looking for a skilled Plumbing Foreman to join our team and help lead and supervise plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. As a key leader, you will oversee a crew of plumbers, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency while maintaining client relationships and project deadlines. If you’re passionate about the plumbing industry, have a proven track record of leadership, and are ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary:
The Foreman is responsible for supervising apprentices, ensuring the safe, timely, and code-compliant completion of projects. As the primary on-site contact, the Foreman manages day-to-day operations, addresses customer inquiries, and coordinates closely with management. This role also involves overseeing material needs, maintaining site cleanliness, and ensuring adherence to company policies and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise apprentices to ensure efficient workflow and task completion.
- Ensure all work is performed safely, meets code compliance, and is completed on schedule.
- Act as the on-site liaison between the management and customers, handling inquiries and resolving issues.
- Coordinate material needs and ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work site.
- Follow all company policies, including vehicle use and job site conduct.
- Interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
- 2 years of relevant experience.
- Valid Journeyman Plumber’s License (preferred).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must be able to be insured under company vehicle insurance policy.
- Physical capability to perform the essential duties of the job.
- Strong verbal communication and leadership skills.
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally more with assistance.
- Prolonged standing and walking on various surfaces.
- Frequent ladder use and work at heights.
- Regular bending, kneeling, and working in confined spaces.
- Frequent use of hands for tools and precision work.
- Good vision and hearing required; use of PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection, is mandatory.
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Safety Requirements:
- Comply with OSHA safety guidelines and wear PPE as needed.
- Report hazards and follow safe work practices.
Work Environment:
Indoors and outdoors in various settings, exposed to extreme weather, confined spaces, and high elevations.
- Protective equipment is required in noisy, dusty, or hazardous environments.
- Work may involve tight spaces and handling heavy tools.
- Overtime, weekend, and emergency work may be required.
We don’t just offer a job; we offer a chance to grow with a company that treats you like family. Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Benefits Galore: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus life and disability coverage.
- Financial Security: 401k with company match, plus an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—because here, you own a piece of the company.
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid holidays, PTO, and paid time off to relax and recharge.
- Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship schooling and career development opportunities.
- Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.
- For Qualifying Employees : A Company Vehicle & Fuel Card.
At Team Kline, we don’t just get the job done; we have fun while doing it. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values YOU and your contributions, then we can’t wait to meet you!
Salary : $29
