Field Representative, Plumbing

BCPS•Middle River, MD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for establishing and implementing priorities, work schedules, and directing all facets of the plumbing services program. This role involves supervising assigned plumbing services personnel to ensure established standards, safety, procedural, and policy guidelines are met. It includes training employees, evaluating performance, administering discipline, and documenting supervisory procedures. The position also involves interviewing and selecting candidates, resolving conflicts, meeting with administrators and staff, and inspecting completed projects. Generating and reviewing computer records, payroll reports, and absenteeism records are key responsibilities. The role requires responding to building emergencies, approving requisitions for supplies, monitoring accounts, and requesting additional funds. Estimating time and material costs, inspecting work in progress, and taking corrective action are also part of the duties. Coordination and scheduling of work to meet deadlines, maintaining inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment, and performing other required duties are essential.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent
Five years of plumbing experience, two years of which were as a lead worker, crew chief, supervisor, or equivalent
Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent
Master Plumber and Gas Fitter License
Thorough knowledge, skills, and abilities in trades associated with various plumbing projects
Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials used in plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation
Knowledge of all related codes, safety standards and procedures
Knowledge of facilities management
Knowledge of personal computers and office software packages
Skill in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and plumbing equipment
Skill in reading and blueprints, plans, and schematics
Skill in diagnosing and resolving problems with plumbing systems
Skill in managing plumbing systems projects
Skill in supervising in-house staff and contractors
Skill in communicating effectively
Skill in the use of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to maintain confidential information
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
Must have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS)
Information on your resume and application must match
Professional references must be submitted to complete your application
Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment
All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed
Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US
If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214
Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university
Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing

Nice To Haves

Backflow Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned plumbing services personnel to ensure that established standards are met and that safety, procedural and policy guidelines are met
Train employees, evaluates assigned personnel and administers discipline as necessary, documents and ensures accuracy of all information related to supervisory procedures
Interviews and selects entry-level positions, promotional candidates and transferees
Works to resolve conflicts prior to grievance procedures
Meets with administrators, facilities staff, school personnel as well as with subcontractors prior to starting projects and inspects completed projects
Generates, reviews and ensures accuracy of computer records, payroll reports, absenteeism records and other reports as necessary
Responds to building emergencies as needed
Reviews and approves requisitions for supplies, purchases needed items, monitors accounts and requests additional funds as needed
Estimates time and material costs, inspects work in progress and takes/recommends any corrective action needed
Coordinates and schedules work in order to meet deadlines
Maintains supplies/materials and equipment inventory for the shop and warehouse
Performs other duties as required