SUPERVISOR, PLUMBING SHOP - Job Number: 210326
Organization: Plumbing
Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus
Schedule: Full-time
Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Salary Range: Up to $30.00/hr based on experience
Benefits Provided: Yes
Required Attachments: Resume
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Job Description
Under minimal supervision, provides first level of management and technical supervision of the general and daily operations of the Plumbing Shop. Provides leadership and ensures accountability and adherence to departmental policies. Performs work requiring high degree of independent judgment, extensive planning, organization, coordinating, and prioritizing of efforts.
1. Plans, organizes, schedules, assigns, and reviews the technical maintenance work and new construction rendered by unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled works assigned to multi-trade work team(s).
2. Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, and training of staff. Performs on-the-job training and participates in performance management process.
3. Reviews work orders; determines work priority and makes appropriate personnel assignments; makes recommendations regarding work that falls outside the scope of the shop and suggests alternatives for timely and appropriate completion.
4. Ensures adequate supplies, materials, and equipment are maintained for each scheduled project or work order; initiates and/or prepares documentation related to purchase transactions; may recommend and supervise vendors.
5. Recommends and oversees internal operating procedures.
6. Prepares estimate of time, labor, and materials to be used on assigned projects. May assist in preparing contractual specifications for construction, renovation, or overhaul work to be done by outside contractors.
7. May make recommendations for budget projections and departmental planning for area of responsibility.
8. Prepares a variety of special and recurring reports and analyses reflecting daily operations and project status.
9. Evaluates repair work to be performed and determines work of an emergency nature needing immediate attention.
10. Inspects shops and work areas and equipment to ensure adherence to safety, sanitary, and security regulations. Ensures area meets established standards.
11. Inspects completed job assignments for adherence to trade standards and contract specifications.
12. Troubleshoots problems and performs maintenance repairs.
13. Operates and ensures operational readiness and safety of the tools and equipment of the trade(s). Repairs and/or directs the repair of machinery and equipment using hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, and testing instruments.
14. Has regular contacts with University representatives and outside vendors and agencies to gather and disseminate a wide variety of information.
15. Ensures that personnel supervised are informed of and adhere to established health and safety practices associated with assigned tasks. 16. Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Education:
GED/High School Grad or equivalent combination of education/job related experience,AND:
24 months supervisory experience
72 months progressively responsible plumbing experience
Skills:
Ability to speak, read and write clear, concise English
Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
Perform complex computations which may include area, volume, weights, and practical applications of fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions.
Working knowledge in the practical application of pipe-fitting, steam, and plumbing.
Must be able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
Certifications:
Valid Driver's license, Plumbing Contractor's license, to be filed on behalf of the University of Oklahoma
Must have Boiler Operator's license or be able to obtain within six months of employment
Advertised Physical Requirements:
Climbing ladders and stairs Digging with shovels, sharpshooters, and/or posthole diggers Frequent and repeated bending, stooping, and kneeling Crawling under structures and through tunnels Working with arms extended above head Lying down and working beneath ground level Lifting and carrying loads in excess of fifty pounds up or down ladders and stairs Operating heavy equipment Operating jack hammers and concrete saws Working in muddy ditches and excavations Working in extreme weather conditions Carrying tools up to and/or in excess of fifty pounds Working with and installing steam-heated and other large equipment Excessive stress on back, arms, and shoulders
Supervision: Supervisor - Primary Role
Special Instructions:
If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?
Yes
Special Indications:
Hiring contingent upon Post Offer Employment Testing (POET), Hiring contingent upon drug testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.
Employment Type: Full-Time
