JOB TITLE: PLUMBER SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE: 94330

SERIES NATURE OF WORK: The Plumber series describes work in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and steam systems, fixtures, and components.

DEFINITION: This is supervisory and technical work in the planning, lay out, installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, components, and fixtures for air, gas, oil, water, steam, irrigation, waste disposal, and other related systems.

An employee in this job supervises and participates in skilled and technical plumbing and pipefitting duties. Work involves assigning, scheduling, and supervising individuals involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and piping systems, fixtures, and components; overseeing, assigning, and executing a preventative maintenance schedule, work orders, and plumbing projects; and recommending and implementing procedures, methods, and tools to accomplish this work. Work also involves reviewing and approving a course of action on projects involving unique parameters for lay out and installation; maintaining an inventory of parts, equipment, and tools; estimating plumbing project costs; and maintaining documentation in reports, tracking systems, and blueprint and schematic repositories. Work is performed independently and reviewed through reports, discussions, and inspections by a higher-level manager.

   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

     • Work is differentiated from the lower-level job by directly supervising subordinate Plumbers and other trades and maintenance employees performing work in the lay out, installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, components, and fixtures.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Evaluates, prioritizes, and assigns to subordinate staff routine and specialized installation, repair, and maintenance work orders.

• Ensures all plumbing systems are installed and repaired in compliance with trades methods, quality and efficiency standards, manufacturing guidelines, regulations, codes, and project objectives.

• Troubleshoots and resolves complex or unique replacement and repair work orders such as those not specifying equipment and operations accurately or clearly on blueprints or drawings.

• Resolves or mitigates conflicts regarding sequencing of work and unforeseen conditions during a project; establishes and implements related recovery plans.

• Coordinates with other trades supervisors and management on plumbing work and resources necessary for renovation and construction projects.

• Develops and communicates procedures for tool access, maintenance, and tracking.

• Maintains knowledge of regulations and codes critical to the maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing and piping systems; and communicates relevant information to subordinates.

• Approves and procures parts for the repair and installation of mechanical equipment.

• Develops plumbing project plans, to include estimating costs, time, labor, and materials, that are within scope and budget parameters.

• Plans, delivers, and oversees the technical training of Plumbers and other subordinate trade staff for plumbing and pipefitting duties.

• Researches and recommends replacement plumbing and piping systems and materials based on building and environmental needs.

• Ensures repairs, replacement, or installation of plumbing components are accurately documented in reports, tracking systems, and blueprints or schematics.

• Solicits and oversees contracted services within budget and decision-making parameters.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

• An employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work and other trades’ tasks consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

• Operates motor vehicles.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.

• Knowledge of regulations, building codes, and the safety and hazard precautions related to plumbing and piping systems.

• Knowledge of the care and use of tools used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, fixtures, and components.

• Knowledge of flows, pressure, and capacity of water tanks and lines.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to troubleshoot system issues using diagnostic methods and processes of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.

• Ability to create diagrams and drawings that lay out the piping material, sizing, and components necessary to perform piping system installations and modifications.

• Ability to read and interpret HVAC, architectural, plumbing, and electrical system blueprints and schematics.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• One year as a Plumber 2 (commonwealth title);

or

• Three years as a Plumber 1 (commonwealth title);

or

• Six years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures including three years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Certain positions require possession of a valid Pennsylvania license as a journey-level or master plumber.

• Certain positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• Certain positions require possession of a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water/wastewater operator that is equal to or greater than the classification and subclassification of the water/wastewater system to be operated or maintained.

• Certain positions require candidates to possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within six months of the date of hire a valid ASSE #5110 certification to test backflow preventors or a valid ASSE #5130 certification to repair backflow preventors.