About Us
Meet the Owners
Jenkins Plumbing & Mechanical is built on experience, integrity, and family values. As a husband‑and‑wife team, Jay and Amy Jenkins combine hands‑on expertise with exceptional customer care to deliver reliable service throughout Sussex County, Delaware.
About Jay
Jay Jenkins is a third‑generation master plumber and HVAC technician with more than 34 years of experience in residential, commercial, and specialty mechanical work. His career began in 1992, working alongside his father and grandfather in their Pennsylvania mechanical company, where he quickly completed his apprenticeship and earned master plumbing and HVAC licenses in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
Over the years, Jay has managed and completed projects of every size, including hotels, supermarkets, medical facilities, churches, gas stations, apartment buildings, restaurants, and custom residential homes. He is also a certified ASSE 6010 medical gas piping contractor, qualified to install medical gas systems in any facility.
After moving to Sussex County in 2004, Jay recognized the community’s need for high‑quality water treatment services. He expanded his training in Columbus, Ohio, earning certification through the Water Quality Association of America as a Level 1 Water Treatment System Designer and Installer.
From small residential repairs to large commercial installations, Jay brings precision, professionalism, and decades of knowledge to every job.

About Amy
Behind every successful service company is someone who keeps operations running smoothly. For Jenkins Plumbing & Mechanical, that person is Amy.
Although she officially stepped into a full‑time leadership role in May 2025, Amy has supported the business from the very beginning—scheduling jobs, managing paperwork, and ensuring customers always felt informed and cared for.
Her professional background spans banking, real estate law, and education, giving her a unique blend of accuracy, communication skills, and compassion. Amy holds a degree in Behavioral Science and professional certifications in Paralegal Studies, Google, and QuickBooks Online.
As Chief Administrative Officer, Amy oversees:
Marketing and brand presence
Finance and bookkeeping
Customer communication and care
Scheduling and daily operations
Her goal is simple: make every customer feel valued, supported, and confident in the service they receive.
