Lead Plumber - Facilities Management and Development

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

6d•$80,460 - $117,216•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager for Mechanical Trades, the Lead Plumber may work independently or lead small work groups. When leading these small groups, devises and/or revises ways of doing work assigned. The incumbent recommends alternative materials or methods for accomplishing work when applicable; insures successful completion of job; insures that safety regulations are observed. In Supervising Plumber’s absence, the lead takes leadership responsibility for entire shop; determines priorities, issues work orders, schedules work, and coordinates work with other shops and clients, communicates with management and participates in continuous improvement programs. Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the FMD department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

Requirements

Any combination of progressively responsible training and experience which demonstrates achievement of journey-level skills equivalent to that acquired through completion of a standard plumber’s apprenticeship program AND two or more years of experience as a journey-level plumber.
Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Ability to obtain AHERA Supervisor certification for asbestos related work and Cal/OSHA Lead training.
Ability to wear respiratory protection.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Cal/OSHA mandated medical evaluation is required prior to the use of a respirator.

Responsibilities

Lays out, directs, and assists with the full range of plumbing work; leads, instructs and works with a small group or crew of Plumbers and assistants; instructs others in safety rules and ensures they are observed; selects and prepares lists of materials for jobs; maintains stock and materials in the warehouse; draws diagrams and sketches of work to be performed; may assist in the design of plumbing systems; leads the Plumbing Shop in the Supervisor’s absence. On specific projects, may coordinate the work of other skilled crafts workers.
Researching reported problems. Keeping customers informed of the status of work in their area. Checking on customer satisfaction and researching areas which could be improved. Give updates on work in progress, discuss problem areas and solutions, and receive direction concerning shop activities. Being updated on upcoming events, policy changes, and long-range goals while reviewing their work assignments and performance.
Responsible for the full range of skilled plumbing work, including the installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel, and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, gas, oil, steam, sewage, fire sprinkler/prevention, and refrigeration-related plumbing systems, including automated plumbing systems.