Plumber Sub-Foreperson

Facilities & Services

• Works at the direction of the Foreperson who reports to the Superintendent of Building Maintenance.
• Assigns pipe fitting work to assigned Plumbers and apprentices submitted from the Work Management Center to be completed in accordance with prioritized needs and schedules.
• When requested, assists with providing estimates as requested for labor and materials cost of jobs.
• Makes recommendations for hiring and discipline and addresses employee performance issues.
• Assists Building Maintenance in developing preventive maintenance estimates and schedules.
• Works closely with the Service Department, Crafts, Engineers, and Forepersons to meet the requirements of the Campus.
• Verifies time cards and monitors work performance of assigned Plumbers.
• Plans and organizes the pipe fitter project and/or maintenance and alteration work performed by Plumbers, and other assigned personnel.
• Assist Foreperson to maintain records of work completed, material purchasing, overtime list, training records, and inventories of tools and equipment.
• Monitors work to assure compliance with prevailing codes and University Building Standards, as well as correct procedures and techniques.
• Is responsible for tools, equipment and materials assigned for use to the plumbing shop.
• The Sub-Foreperson must be available to provide leadership for emergency response during off normal working hours to handle problems relating to the building plumbing system.
• Visits job sites to ensure satisfactory work quality and completion requirements are being met.
• Responsible for safety and policy enforcement.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

The primary function of the Plumber Sub-Foreperson is to plan schedule, coordinate and supervise the work of Plumbers.

• Works at the direction of the Foreperson who reports to the Superintendent of Building Maintenance.
• Assigns pipe fitting work to assigned Plumbers and apprentices submitted from the Work Management Center to be completed in accordance with prioritized needs and schedules.
• When requested, assists with providing estimates as requested for labor and materials cost of jobs.
• Makes recommendations for hiring and discipline and addresses employee performance issues.
• Assists Building Maintenance in developing preventive maintenance estimates and schedules.
• Works closely with the Service Department, Crafts, Engineers, and Forepersons to meet the requirements of the Campus.
• Verifies time cards and monitors work performance of assigned Plumbers.
• Plans and organizes the pipe fitter project and/or maintenance and alteration work performed by Plumbers, and other assigned personnel.
• Assist Foreperson to maintain records of work completed, material purchasing, overtime list, training records, and inventories of tools and equipment.
• Monitors work to assure compliance with prevailing codes and University Building Standards, as well correct procedures and techniques.
• Is responsible for tools, equipment and materials assigned for use to the plumbing shop.
• The Sub-Foreperson must be available to provide leadership for emergency response during off normal working hours to handle problems relating to the building plumbing system.
• Visits job sites to ensure satisfactory work quality and completion requirements are being met.
• Responsible for safety and policy enforcement.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Walking :
  Frequently
• Stairs :
  Occasionally
• Sitting :
  Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying :
  Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling :
  Occasionally
• Climbing :
  Occasionally
• Balancing :
  Frequently
• Bending/Stooping :
  Occasionally
• Kneeling :
  Occasionally
• Squatting/Crouching :
  Occasionally

• Extreme cold :
  Occasionally
• Extreme heat :
  Occasionally
• Humidity :
  Occasionally
• Wet :
  Occasionally
• Noise :
  Occasionally
• Hazards :
  Frequently
• Fumes/Particles/Allergens :
  Occasionally
• Toxic, Caustic Chemicals :
  Frequently
• Temperature Changes :
  Frequently
• Inclement Weather :
  Occasionally

Work is assigned through the Work Management Group, Service office, or via the Director of Building Maintenance & Grounds or his Designee in oral or written form. There is very…