Lead, Facilities Plumber

  • Relativity Space
  • Long Beach, California
  • Full Time

About the Team:

The Facilities team ensures that every operation across the site is "go" at all times, supporting everything from power and utilities to highly specialized machines like industrial 3D printers. Our 1 million square foot headquarters is complex: one structure, but functionally 20 mini factories under one roof. That complexity brings unmatched opportunities to grow your skills through cross-training and ownership of specialized systems. With rapid expansion and development of the facility, we're helping build a truly state-of-the-art work environment. This team is deeply embedded in both planning and execution, brought in early to shape the physical assets that will support scaled operations

About the Role:

  • Project Leadership: Plan, supervise and coordinate all plumbing activities-new installations, maintenance, repairs and upgrades-ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and strict compliance with applicable codes and regulations
  • Team Development: Mentor and coach plumbers and apprentices; foster a proactive safety culture and continuous skills development
  • Standards & Procedures: Create, refine and enforce plumbing policies, procedures and quality checkpoints to drive consistency and efficiency
  • Site Oversight: Conduct regular inspections-virtually and on-site as needed-to verify workmanship, troubleshoot complex issues and implement corrective actions
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with project managers, engineers and other trades to align schedules, resolve conflicts and optimize resource allocation
  • Safety & Compliance: Champion adherence to local building codes, OSHA regulations and company safety protocols, including gas piping, backflow prevention and SWPPP requirements

About You:

  • 7+ years of hands-on plumbing experience, including proven supervisory or lead-hand responsibilities
  • Deep knowledge of plumbing systems, piping materials, fixtures, valves and local code requirements
  • Familiarity with aerospace or industrial-scale plumbing standards and best practices
  • Strong leadership presence, excellent verbal/written communication skills and a safety-first mindset
  • Prior experience with large-scale commercial, industrial or aerospace plumbing installations
  • Proficiency with project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and CAD/plumbing design software, Akita Box, Jira Ticket system
  • Working knowledge of sustainable plumbing technologies (e.g., greywater systems, low-flow fixtures)

Nice to haves but not required:

  • Valid Journeyman or Master Plumber license C-36 and related certifications (e.g., OSHA 30)
  • Backflow Cert
Job ID: 485698294
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025

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