Building Maintenance Foreman - Plumbing Shop
Millersville University
Department: Maintenance Operations
Nature of Position: Permanent, Full-time
Job Summary/Basic Function
About the position:
Lead and participate in a variety of skilled and semiskilled
activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing
fixtures and systems to maintain infrastructure in safe, sanitary,
and code compliant working conditions; operate and maintain the
campus potable water, sanitary, and storm sewer infrastructure;
develop and implement plumbing projects; and manage assigned
personnel.
Join Our Team at Millersville
University!
Salary Range: $56,541.00 - $59,003.00
annually
Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your
well-being and future:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical,
dental, and vision insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans - Choose from two excellent
options
- Tuition Waiver - Invest in your education or
your family's
- Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and
holidays to recharge
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Full Benefits Summary (PDF)
Why Millersville?
Nestled in beautiful
Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. We're known
for:
- Strong student-faculty connections
- 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate
programs
- A stunning campus and vibrant community
- Outstanding job placement for graduates
With over
66,000 alumni across the globe, our
impact is far-reaching-and growing.
Our Mission & Values:
At Millersville, we live by our
EPPIIC values of
Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion,
Integrity, and Compassion.
We are deeply committed to
Inclusive
Excellence-creating a welcoming, supportive environment
where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and
we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and
experiences to our community.
Equal Opportunity for All:
Millersville University is an
equal opportunity
employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and
are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.
Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are
strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in a variety of skilled and semi-skilled
activities in the planning, estimating, and scheduling work
installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and
systems.
Ensure compliance with building, health and safety laws, codes,
regulations, and standards applicable to the plumbing trade.
Supervise, train, and provide work direction and guidance to
assigned personnel; assign employee duties, inspect, and evaluate
work for quality and safety; review work for accuracy, completeness
and compliance with established standards and procedures; oversee
operation and scheduling of the plumbing shop.
Work on systems including but not limited to domestic water,
heating/chilled water, fire protection, waste, stormwater, air,
vent, steam, and gas infrastructure/piping. Work on hot water
heaters, boilers, heat exchangers, grease traps, oil water
separators, sump pumps, lint interceptors, and other
equipment.
Manage the water production, treatment, storage, and
distribution of potable water for the campus.
Develop and implement plumbing installation, maintenance,
repair, and enhancement projects; estimate labor, material, and
equipment requirements for projects; monitor, assess and modify
activities in response to project progress.
Mange the repair, maintenance, and replacement of kitchen
equipment.
Coordinate contracted welding services and maintenance plumbing
work; inspect contract work; and authorize payments.
Coordinate work and communicate progress with building
occupants and others as needed.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation to include labor
time, materials, equipment, and contract support for completed work
in department's work order system.
Exercise independent judgment in the performance of their trade
and work from oral or written instructions, sketches, and
blueprints; make sound decisions for minor projects that have no
detailed drawings or conflicting information; trouble shoot
systems/components to identify issue and resolve issue.
Manage the annual operating budget; forecast major expenses and
recapitalization of equipment; and restock materials and
equipment.
Safety and efficiently operate hand and power tools and
equipment common to the trade; and drive a state vehicle and other
equipment in the performance of work.
Manage assigned personnel to include employee interviews,
performance evaluations, union relationships, conflicts,
disciplinary actions, safety, and in-service training as
needed.
Will be contacted about and respond to issues after designated
shift. Response may require onsite presence to resolve issue or
recalling appropriate personnel (employees or contractors) to
assist with the problem.
Professionally and thoroughly address customer complaints.
- Other duties as assigned.
SAFETY:
- Investigate accidents and incidents. Initiates appropriate
action to mitigate issues. Prepares written reports.
- Work safely by using Personal Protective Equipment, maintaining
equipment, following safety procedures and policies, etc. Ensure
staff follows same process.
- Conduct safety training for direct reports within first two
weeks of start date and monthly thereafter.
- Ensure personnel have required training and certification to
perform their duties.
- Take appropriate supervisory action if safety standards are not
being followed.
- Maintain SDS for chemicals related to the department.
- Be aware of and report potential safety hazards
immediately.
- Resolve pending hazards in a timely fashion.
- Consult with supervisor or Environmental Health & Safety
staff as needed to resolve unsafe conditions or obtain additional
training/resources.
- Stop unsafe practice regardless of shop or contractor if
actions could imminently endanger life or result in significant
property damage.
Required Qualifications
- Two years of experience at the journey level divided among a
minimum two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; and
such training as may have been gained through graduation from high
school or vocational school; OR any equivalent
combination of experience and training.
- Possess or obtain within first 12 months of employment the PA
DEP Water Plant Operator license. Maintain compliance with program
requirements and license while employed in this University
position. (Certification cost covered by employer)
- Possess a wide range of knowledge concerning the use,
application, and care of a wide range of hand tools and power
tools.
- Demonstrated knowledge of:
- standard practices and tools of multiple trades.
- occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Demonstrated ability to be proactive, predict needs and
implement change.
Ability to:
- plan, assign, supervise and evaluate work.
- train and instruct staff on safety precautions.
- work independently and with others
- prepare/maintain appropriate records/reports.
- make and work from sketches or plans for improvement or
alterations of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- make accurate estimates of time and materials required for
repair and maintenance work.
Work experience enforcing procedures regulated by federal,
state, or local governments.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures, racial,
religious, and ethnic groups.
Demonstrated strong analytical and excellent problem-solving
skills.
Attention to detail.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication
skills.
Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse
student populations.
Successful interview.
Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience within the building maintenance
field.
- Prior work experience in a union environment.
- Prior work experience in a university environment.
Job Description
Essential Functions
Please Note: These duties are to be performed with
or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing
reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Individuals must be able to work in all kinds of climates. Work
is both indoors and outdoors. Work may be in confined or otherwise
restricted environments (such as in an excavated trench/hole). Work
environment may be hot, cold, dry, wet, humid, and/or noisy from
other construction activities or operation of building equipment.
Individual will encounter dust, odors, debris, chemicals, mold,
ACM, lead based paint and other potentially hazardous materials.
May have to work in cramped spaces or otherwise uncomfortable
positions in the performance of assigned tasks. Must be able to
wear Personal Protective Equipment, when necessary, hard hats,
respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.
- Physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate hand and
power-driven tools and equipment commonly used in the plumbing
field to include frequent computer work.
- Physical ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50
pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to:
- continually walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl,
squat, reach in all directions and have full range of motion of
arms, shoulders, back, hips and legs.
- maintain balance working off the ground using ladders,
scaffolds, and/or mechanical lifts.
- to work in person on campus.
- climb ladders and work in high, precarious places.
- sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- see and read with or without vision aids.
- climb stairs.
- hear, speak and write/type to exchange information with
department personnel and campus community.
- see to perform maintenance duties and read blueprints,
drawings, and specifications.
Power grasping and hand/wrist twisting.
Advanced math skills (fractions, percentages, formulas, and
equations)
Extensive writing skills (prepare and organize complex
documents).
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/15358
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