Master / Journeyman Commercial Plumber (IN or KY)

Master / Journeyman Commercial Plumber (IN or KY) – Lead New Construction Projects for The Stemler Corporation

Job Overview:


* Company: The Stemler Corporation


* Salary/Pay Rate: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour


* Location: Jeffersonville, IN (Local work – home each night)


* Job/Employment Type: Full Time


* Project Scope: Commercial and Industrial New Construction Plumbing


* Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Active Journeyman or Master Plumbing License (Kentucky or Indiana)

The Opportunity:

Join a respected, mid-size plumbing contractor with over a century of proven excellence in delivering premier commercial and industrial new construction plumbing.

As a Master / Journeyman Commercial Plumber, you will run major installations from underground through finish, manage assigned field crews, and work directly with senior management in a stable, respectful environment that values your expertise.

How You Will Make an Impact:


* Lead field installations of underground, rough-in, above-ceiling, and equipment piping systems for new commercial/industrial builds.


* Manage assigned projects in the field from start to finish—planning daily tasks, setting sequences, and keeping crews on schedule.


* Supervise, direct, and mentor plumbers, apprentices, and helpers to enforce quality workmanship and jobsite efficiency.


* Interpret complex blueprints, shop drawings, submittals, and specifications to determine precise measurements, layouts, and penetration points.


* Perform field layout and assembly of piping, valves, fixtures, supports, and specialized mechanical equipment in compliance with code.


* Coordinate daily with general contractors, superintendents, and inspectors to proactively resolve field conflicts and clarify design details.


* Monitor material levels, organize timely tool/equipment procurement, and accurately track site progress and daily logs.


* Enforce strict safety practices including proper PPE, trench safety, lift protocols, and hazard communication.

Required Qualifications & Experience:


* Active Journeyman or Master Plumbing License in good standing (Kentucky or Indiana).


* 4 or more years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial new construction plumbing.


* Demonstrated experience supervising site crews and managing complex trade workflows.


* Strong technical knowledge of local plumbing codes, material specs, design-build processes, and installation techniques.


* Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and candidate-provided standard trade hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:


* Experience acting as a Plumbing Foreman, Field Supervisor, or Lead Plumber on large-scale facilities (e.g., manufacturing, industrial plants, warehouses).


* Current OSHA 10/30, Lift, or Confined Space certifications.


* Expertise with process piping, backflow prevention, natural gas, compressed air, and storm drainage s...