Licensed Plumber / Plumbing Operations Manager

Blue Tide Plumbing – Chicago South SuburbsPart-Time to Start | $50+/hour | Growth Opportunity

Blue Tide is a new residential plumbing service company launching in the Chicago south suburbs. We are looking for an Illinois Licensed Plumber who is interested in helping build and lead the plumbing side of the business from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced plumber who likes the idea of getting involved with a growing company early, without having to take on the financial risk or administrative work of starting a business alone.

The Situation

The owner of Blue Tide will handle the business side of the company, including marketing, customer acquisition, scheduling, bookkeeping, technology, vehicles, insurance, purchasing, and overall business development.

We are looking for the right licensed plumber to help manage the technical and field side of the plumbing operation.

The position will be part-time initially while the customer base is being built, with the potential to grow into a full-time leadership position as call volume increases.

For the right candidate, the position may also include serving as Blue Tide’s Plumber of Record, provided the candidate is eligible and comfortable taking on that responsibility. This would be a genuine management and operational role—we are not looking to rent or simply use someone’s plumbing license.

Responsibilities

Perform residential plumbing service and repair work
Help oversee the technical side of Blue Tide’s plumbing operation
Help establish service procedures and quality standards
Ensure work is performed properly and in accordance with applicable plumbing codes
Assist with permitting and compliance when required
Help determine the tools and equipment needed for the company
Provide input on estimating and pricing plumbing jobs
Help evaluate and eventually train additional plumbers/apprentices
Communicate professionally with residential customers
Participate in the continued development of Blue Tide’s plumbing operation

What We’re Looking For

Active Illinois plumbing license in good standing
Residential service plumbing experience
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Professional and dependable
Good communication and customer-service skills
Comfortable working independently
Interested in helping build systems and processes for a growing company
Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus, but not required
Ability to potentially serve as Plumber of Record is a major plus

Compensation

Starting at $50+/hour, depending on experience and responsibilities.

Additional compensation can be discussed if the candidate takes on ongoing management and/or Plumber-of-Record responsibilities.

What Blue Tide Provides

Blue Tide will handle and invest in the business infrastructure needed to grow the company, including:

Marketing and lead generation
Scheduling and customer communication
Business administration and bookkeeping
Company branding
Work vehicle/equipment as the operation develops
Technology and payment systems
Insurance and business infrastructure
Continued investment in growing the customer base

You focus primarily on helping us deliver excellent plumbing work. We focus on building the business and keeping the schedule filled.

Where We Want to Go

Our goal isn’t to create another high-pressure plumbing company.

We want to build a professional residential service company with straightforward pricing, quality workmanship, good customer service, and a strong reputation in the south suburbs.

As Blue Tide grows, there is an opportunity for the right person to grow with the company and take on a larger plumbing operations leadership role.

If you’re an Illinois Licensed Plumber and the idea of helping build a plumbing company from the beginning interests you, we’d like to talk.

Apply with a short summary of your plumbing experience, Illinois license status, current availability, and what you’re looking for in your next opportunity.

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company truck
Fuel card

Work Location: On the road

Blue Tide Water and Plumbing

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