Maintenance Supervisor - Plumbing

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•KERRVILLE, TX

29d•$4,523 - $7,254•Onsite

About The Position

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below The Plumbing Supervisor supervises and performs highly advanced supervisory maintenance and construction work. This position directly supervises and trains full time equivalents that are responsible for maintaining and repairing buildings and equipment relating to the Plumbing Department as needed. Work involves the installation of new plumbing fixtures and lines, routine and preventative maintenance of plumbing systems and components, and planned maintenance on plumbing fixtures and mechanical equipment. Supervises and trains plumbing staff engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair work of plumbing systems and components. Assigns tasks and checks work in progress and inspects and reviews completed work. Estimates parts and materials required for the operations of the Plumbing Department. Interviews prospective employees and evaluates employees in the Plumbing Department. Stands emergency maintenance call as needed. Works under minimal supervision of the Assistant Plant Maintenance Manager and Plant Maintenance Manager. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

Vocational training in a designated trade with five (5) years of experience in plumbing work with three years supervising the work of others.
OR
Seven (7) years of experience in plumbing work with four (4) years supervising the work of others.
Current Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations Journeyman Plumbing License, or the ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of employment.
Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Knowledge of the repair, maintenance and operation of plumbing fixtures and procedures, techniques, and safety regulations
Knowledge of and experience with prevailing plumbing codes and standards
Ability to calculate material and labor costs to complete work orders and follows written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform gas work such as welding, brazing, and soldering on ferrous and non-ferrous metals to repair, maintain, or fabricate parts and equipment.
Ability to perform inspections of equipment, gas and water systems, to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
Ability to work from drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.

Nice To Haves

Skill in the use of the following tools and equipment: Pipe threader, scissor lift, boom lift, forklift, roto rooter, ProPress
Proficient in the following computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Work, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM)

Responsibilities

Supervises, coordinates, and assists in the installation of new plumbing fixtures, water lines, and wastewater lines, according to the National Plumbing Code, to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and patients. Examples include the assembly of pipe sections, tubing, or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Supervises, coordinates, and assists in performing preventative maintenance (PM), breakdown repairs, routine maintenance and planned maintenance on plumbing fixtures and mechanical equipment to ensure fixtures are kept in like new condition. Tasks include pipe cutting, preassembly, and/or installation of plumbing systems or components.
Checks for leaks in gas distribution system according to code and department policies to provide a safe environment for staff and patients. Maintains all required records associated with the facility gas meter license.
Estimates time and material needed for job/work orders and assists in procurement of materials. Maintains adequate bench stock to satisfy request and prevent excessive down time of equipment. Maintains current knowledge of HHSC Procurement and Contracting policies and procedures to track expenditures against purchase orders and contracts. Complies with HHSC Procurement Card policies and procedures for credit card purchases. Initiates contact for small to moderate projects funded under operational budgets and maintains a relationship throughout the process of the project. Initiates projects, building scopes for projects, contacting vendors for quotes, processing quotes for approval, maintaining daily inspection of contracted work.
Checks work in progress daily and inspects completed work to ensure compliance with instructions and applicable codes to determine status of completion, and to ensure that facility and department safety policies are followed.
Accounts for personal tool inventory by following departmental procedures to ensure safety of patients and employees.
Initiates job requisitions, conducts interviews of new employees for the Plumbing Department, following facility and departmental procedures to ensure hiring of capable, qualified employees.
Instructs on-the-job training to personnel in the plumbing section of the Maintenance Department.
Evaluates and counsel’s employees on expectations under guidance of the PCM System for increased productivity and improved employee development.
Stands emergency maintenance call as needed according to Maintenance Department procedures to provide needed services.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.