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S and J Plumbing

Repairs home plumbing and sewer systems

General Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$150k - $200k+ Bonuses + 401(k) Match
Expert
Arlington Heights, IL, USA
In Person
Business & Strategy

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to inspire personal and professional growth in team members.
  • Ability to provide high customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to drive team performance to achieve business goals and objectives.
  • Ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized, multitask, present information, and communicate confidently and decisively in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
  • Proficiency using a computer and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
  • Direct staff members in sales, service, installation, warehouse, fleet, call center, and dispatch.
  • Monitor staff performance to ensure daily revenue and sold-hour goals are met.
  • Show employees how their individual contributions matter to the company’s success.
  • Communicate clearly, recognize employees, and build rapport with them.
  • Monitor employee engagement levels and promote a healthy work environment.
  • Train and advise staff members on winning new referrals and gaining repeat business.
  • Track customer satisfaction metrics, evaluate performance, and coach staff to success.
  • Build a plan for escalating customer complaints that results in quick, favorable resolutions.
  • Create the annual budget, control expenses, and meet or exceed the plan.
  • Ensure sufficient staffing levels to meet ongoing customer demand and seasonal spikes.
  • Promote enthusiasm and brand loyalty during daily huddles, team meetings, and one-on-one meetings.
  • Shape company culture by modeling its values, especially ethics and integrity.
  • Set a positive tone for the organization each day.

About the company

S and J Plumbing repairs and installs home plumbing and sewer systems for homeowners in Arlington Heights and nearby Chicago suburbs. Its work ranges from finding hidden leaks and clearing blocked drains to replacing water heaters and repairing damaged sewer lines, with emergency dispatch available around the clock. Customers book service visits for diagnosis, repairs or replacement equipment, and the company also handles gas lines, sump pumps and whole-home repiping. Homeowners receive repair and replacement options for their budgets, with financing available to spread the cost of plumbing work over time. Founded in 2016, the family-owned contractor is headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington Heights, IL

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Daily overtime pays sooner: S&J's full-time Arlington Heights Plumbing Installers receive 1.5x pay after eight hours per day.
  • Safety instruction is paid: S&J's full-time Arlington Heights Sewer Excavators train in excavation safety and federal workplace safety standards.
  • Retirement savings receive support: S&J advertises a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match.

What critics are saying

  • Plumbing Installers at S&J choose hourly-plus-incentives or commission-only pay: this Arlington Heights role is full-time.
  • S&J requires on-call participation from full-time Sewer Excavators in Arlington Heights, adding after-hours availability obligations.
  • Insurance costs remain: S&J pays 80% of employee/family health, dental and vision premiums for Arlington Heights full-time Warehouse Associates.

What makes S and J Plumbing unique

  • Pricing is agreed upfront: S&J tells homeowners what to expect before plumbing work begins.
  • S&J's maintenance club costs $19.99 monthly: homeowners cancel anytime with written notice, without a fixed-term contract.
  • Members get scheduling priority: S&J's Friends & Family Club includes a 10% discount on all services.

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