Pacific Blue Mechanical is a growing plumbing, heating and mechanical service company serving commercial, strata and residential properties throughout the Lower Mainland.

We are looking for an experienced Red Seal Service Plumbing Foreman to join our team and take a senior role within our service department.

This position is intended for an experienced service professional who is comfortable leading technicians, troubleshooting complex plumbing and heating systems, communicating with property managers and building representatives, and overseeing jobs from initial diagnosis through completion.

Responsibilities
As a Service Plumbing Foreman, your responsibilities will include:

Lead and support journeyperson plumbers and apprentices in the field

Provide technical assistance on complex service calls

Diagnose plumbing, heating, hydronic and mechanical system issues

Troubleshoot boilers, domestic hot water systems and associated controls

Service and troubleshoot pumps, circulators, expansion tanks, PRVs, mixing valves and related mechanical equipment

Diagnose hydronic heating and circulation issues

Troubleshoot gas-fired heating equipment

Perform and oversee commercial and strata plumbing repairs

Review job scopes and determine appropriate repair methods

Assist with estimating labour, materials and equipment requirements

Coordinate materials and equipment for larger service jobs

Review technician findings and provide direction when additional work is required

Ensure work complies with applicable plumbing, gas and building codes

Perform quality-control inspections when required

Train and mentor apprentices and developing technicians





Help reduce callbacks through proper diagnosis and workmanship

Communicate professionally with strata managers, building managers, owners and other contractors

Complete clear service documentation, job notes and recommendations

Assist management with scheduling and planning larger or technically challenging jobs

Participate in emergency service when required

Qualifications
Required:

Red Seal Plumber certification

Strong commercial and/or strata service background

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic ability

Experience with mechanical rooms and building plumbing systems

Previous experience supervising or leading plumbers/apprentices

Valid BC driver’s licence

Professional communication and customer-service skills

Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions

Strongly Preferred:

Strong boiler service and troubleshooting experience

Hydronic heating experience

Domestic hot water plant experience

Experience with pumps, controls, mixing valves and circulation systems

Experience working in high-rise residential and commercial buildings

Backflow certification

Experience reading mechanical drawings and specifications

Experience preparing scopes, material lists and field estimates





What We’re Looking For
We are not simply looking for someone who can complete plumbing installations.

The successful candidate should be an experienced service plumber and problem solver who can arrive at a building, understand how the system operates, diagnose the underlying problem and determine the correct repair.

You should also be comfortable providing leadership to other technicians and communicating directly with clients when explaining technical issues and recommended repairs.

$52.00–$60.00 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications

Company service vehicle

Company gas card

Extended health perks

Overtime opportunities

Opportunities for advancement as our service department continues to grow

Candidates with Red Seal Plumbing certification, Gas B certification and extensive boiler/hydronic service experience will receive strong consideration.

Schedule

Full-time

Monday to Friday

8-hour shifts

Overtime as required

Occasional emergency/after-hours work may be required

Experience
Plumbing: 8 years preferred

Service plumbing: 5 years preferred

Foreman/leadership: 2 years preferred

Commercial/strata: 3 years preferred

Licence/Certification

Red Seal Plumbing Certification – Required

BC Driver's Licence – Required

Backflow Tester Certification – Asset

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $52.00–$60.00 per hour
If you are an experienced service plumber who takes pride in troubleshooting, leadership and high-quality workmanship, we would like to hear from you.

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📌 Service Plumbing Foreman – Red Seal Plumber / Gas B (British Columbia)
🏢 Pacific Blue Mechanical
📍 British Columbia