Supervising Plumber

at  California State University

Job no: 540041
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 6 - Teamsters Local 2010, Probationary, Full Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Supervising Plumber is responsible for directing the work of the Plumbing Shop, making individual/crew work assignments, and supervising skilled journey-level plumbers, semiskilled workers, and student assistants in the performance of plumbing work. Provide an “Industry Best Practice” preventive maintenance organization to the San Diego State University community.
The Supervising Plumber provides a proactive and comprehensive preventive maintenance program for the university and participates in the efficient and successful completion of projects while respecting the learning environment and the educational mission of the university. The incumbent responds to emergencies to protect life-safety, property, the educational mission, and the reputation of San Diego State University.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated non- exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe, productive campus environment while providing the highest quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial, technological, infrastructure and human resources at San Diego State University.
SDSU Facilities Services (FS) is a customer-service based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. Facilities Services employs approximately 250 employees and supports approximately eight million square feet of buildings (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge: Work requires thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade; a base knowledge of the operation of building plumbing systems and infrastructure; and a thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal health and safety orders and regulations pertaining to the plumbing trade, including the California State Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety and the California State Plumbing codes.
Abilities: Must be able to perform skilled plumbing work on all applicable equipment and systems; perform applicable welding work; obtain necessary backflow prevention licenses; make rough sketches of plumbing installations; read and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications; estimate materials and labor cost of standard plumbing maintenance and repair work; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations; prepare standard reports; read and write at the level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position. Incumbents may be required to possess a California Driver’s License valid for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and operate.
Experience: These abilities normally would be acquired through any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard plumber’s apprenticeship program.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification is preferred.
• Prior experience in a similar higher education environment, or a large multi-building facilities environment.
• Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Ability to analyze, respond appropriately to emergency situations and to recognize, secure and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Knowledge of safe working techniques and safety equipment and must be aware of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazard that may be encountered (biohazards, chemicals, asbestos/lead containing materials).
• Ability to perform skilled plumbing work on all applicable equipment and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of current applicable state and federal health and safety orders and regulations (including California State Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety and the California State Plumbing codes).

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