Master Plumber
Role Overview
Sentry is seeking an experienced Master Plumber to lead and perform plumbing work on commercial and residential projects.
This is a hands-on position responsible for planning installations, directing plumbers and apprentices, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements and applicable plumbing codes.
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Lead and work alongside journeyman plumbers and apprentices.
- Install water, sanitary waste, vent, storm drainage, and gas piping systems.
- Install plumbing fixtures, water heaters, pumps, valves, and related equipment.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plumbing codes.
- Lay out plumbing systems and determine material, equipment, and manpower needs.
- Plan daily work and coordinate crew assignments to meet project schedules.
- Identify installation conflicts and work with project managers and other trades to resolve them.
- Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate plumbing inspections and address required corrections.
- Test systems and troubleshoot piping and equipment problems.
- Train and mentor journeyman plumbers and apprentices.
- Track project progress, crew hours, material usage, and changes in scope.
- Communicate with project managers, inspectors, customers, and other contractors.
- Follow and enforce company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
- Keep company vehicles, tools, and work areas clean and organized.
- Perform other plumbing and construction-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current South Dakota Master Plumber license or ability to obtain one before performing duties requiring that license.
- Strong commercial or residential plumbing experience.
- Experience leading crews and supervising plumbing installations.
- Thorough understanding of plumbing codes, systems, materials, and installation methods.
- Ability to read blueprints, perform plumbing layout, and prepare material lists.
- Ability to plan work, manage crew productivity, and solve problems in the field.
- Strong leadership and professional communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Reliable attendance and attention to detail.
- Ability to pass applicable pre-employment screening.
- Physical Requirements
- Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and in confined spaces.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Safely use hand tools, power tools, and plumbing equipment.
About Sentry
Self-performing general contractor and design-build firm serving commercial, industrial, agricultural, and infrastructure clients across the Midwest.
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