Plumbing Supervisor

Plumbing Supervisor

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Under broad supervision, the Plumbing Supervisor supervises the installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems. Oversees and manages plumbing related projects at a federal installation. Employees in this job class make decisions necessary to ensure continued base operations. This job class requires comprehensive knowledge of plumbing methodologies; federal and state codes, laws and regulations and the ability to organize, budget, and manage multiple projects.

Typical duties include directing and supervising skilled plumbing work in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems. Estimating material and labor. Ensuring budgetary guidelines are met; prioritizing expenditures to stay within budget and assisting in the preparation of capital and operations budgets. Scheduling and prioritizing tasks, and ensuring adherence to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks. Managing governmental compliance program and developing compliance reports. Acting as a technical resource to field personnel and actively engaging in field issues. Reviewing work in progress and completed to ensure that work is performed according to instructions. Participating in a variety of departmental and other meetings on a regular basis. Performing other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include three or more years of experience in the plumbing trade including one year of supervisory experience; knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials common to the trade; knowledge of applicable plumbing codes; knowledge of the mechanics of operation of equipment such as pumps, boilers, heaters and other plumbing components; skill in the installation, repair and maintenance of all types of plumbing systems; skill in estimating time and materials common to the trade; supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately; ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules; effective oral and written communication skills using appropriate business English; demonstrated leadership, organizational, common sense and problem solving skills; human relation skills to build effective relationships with team and customers; effective customer service skills; intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software; knowledge of business English including vocabulary and spelling; fundamental mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to establish priorities and solve operational problems; flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED and technical/other training.

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements: Backflow Prevent & Test, Fed Security Clearance, State Plumbing License, Valid Driver's License.

Physical requirements include the ability to maneuver to and around equipment, bend, kneel, stoop, and reach, climb stepstools or ladders, lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work environment includes office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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