Position Title:
Supervisor, Plumbing
Position Type:
Regular
About the Role:
To provide customer service to the University community by ensuring
a clean, sanitary, and inviting environment. Supervises and
performs repairs, installation, and modifications of piping,
plumbing fixtures, equipment, and facilities. Is responsible for a
variety of systems and equipment that affect the University’s
operations; such as sprinkler lines, gas lines, sewage disposal,
etc.
- Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and
participates in the work of staff responsible for the plumbing,
gas, and domestic water
Estimate the time and material cost of work orders and
projects. Shares supported data with the superintendent. Order and
purchase materials according to established guidelines and within
budgetary constraints. Maintain material inventories; maintain
service, repair, and other records as required.
Establishes preventive maintenance schedules; recommends
priorities of repair projects; responds to after-hours emergency
situations as directed.
Safely use all tools of the plumbing trade including but not
limited to: soldering and brazing equipment, cutting torches, pipe
wrenches, electric drills, drill presses, pipe threaders, sewer
machines, and power snakes.
Install, service, maintain, regulate, repair, and replace
plumbing lines, fixtures, fittings, and equipment to comply with
the uniform plumbing code, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
other requirements, and state and local guidelines.
Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches,
manuals, diagrams, and contract specifications. Provide feedback on
projects before and during construction, and update files and plans
to reflect changes in plumbing.
Trains or coordinates training in plumbing maintenance and
safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
3-5 years of management experience
Candidate must possess:
- Valid driver’s license;
- License to perform testing of backflow preventers
- KY Journeyman Plumbing license
- Licensed through Kentucky Gas Association to perform annual gas
line inspections.
- basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and
Excel
- ability to communicate clearly both orally and written;
- ability to work with various types of related equipment
including, but not limited to, chemicals, parts washer, welders,
metal lathe, cutters, grinders, chop saws, concrete coring
machines, pipe threaders, drill presses, pressure jetting machines,
pumps, hydraulic jacks, hot water tanks, etc.;
- ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, kneel, push, work
in confined spaces, and perform work above head level for extended
periods of time;
- perform medium heavy and maximum physical exertion and lift up
to 50 lbs or more on a regular basis.
Posted Salary:
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
