"Plumbing Shop Assistant Supervisor (Facilities & Real Estate)"

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Supervisor or other senior managers as required.
• Liaising between the Supervisor and other employees.
• Provide direction to the staff whenever the supervisor is off-site.
• Inspect contracted work as needed.
• Review all work orders before and after completion.
• Provide mentoring/training to staff members.
• Assist in hiring and training new employees.
• Developing training materials and conducting training sessions and workshops.
• Monitoring both individual and team job performance metrics through Maximo (CMMS). Inform supervisors of completed and outstanding work orders.
• Providing staff with technical guidance and assistance.
• Relaying productivity concerns to the Supervisor.
• Preparing work schedules.
• Assisting with other administrative tasks when required.
• Attend and participate in meetings regarding work to be done; attend training classes.
• Must have the ability to respond to emergency needs 24/7 as required.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment in licensed trade.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to prepare estimates and order materials for maintenance and repair jobs.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions.
• Ability to plan, lay out, supervise, and inspect the work of subordinates.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
• Knowledge of energy management systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and thrive in a construction environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent. Certifications or a professional license preferred.
• Six years of experience in the indicated field, including two years of experience in a similar supervisor/lead role.
• Journeymen License (HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical).
• Experience with liaising between management and employees.
• Exceptional ability to motivate employees and foster teamwork.
• Proficiency in monitoring and reporting job performance metrics.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, excel (Microsoft products)
• Valid driver’s license.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Physical Requirements

• Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Additional Details

Posted: 07-Jan-26

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Classified Title: HVAC Asst Shop Supervisor

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Plumbing Shop Assistant Supervisor (Facilities & Real Estate)

Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OG

Starting Salary Range: $50,440 - $88,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: Building Operations and Maintenance

Personnel area: University Administration