25-147 Plumber Foreman - Plumbing Shop

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Plumber Foreman.

We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operation of the West Chester University Plumbing Shop. The Plumber Foreman will demonstrate a working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and/or personnel policies.

The selected candidate must possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within six months of the date of hire a valid ASSE #5110 certification to test backflow preventors or a valid ASSE #5130 certification to repair backflow preventors.

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee all maintenance and repair of campus wide plumbing systems and components
• Perform skilled tasks in laying out, installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing fixtures and systems
• Plan, supervise, assign, and inspect all work performed by a highly skilled group of journeyman level Plumbing mechanics and helpers
• Manage and maintain employees time and attendance in accordance with the required staffing levels. Performs annual evaluations of subordinates
• Effectively handles/elevates all personnel issues, including but not limited to performance, misconduct, and/or attendance matters
• Coordinate work with other shops when other trades are required
• Oversee all plumbing work performed on campus by outside vendors
• Ensure all staff perform work in a safety conscious manner, in accordance with all State, Federal, and University codes/requirements. All tasks assigned are performed with a high level of quality and customer service
• Conduct on-the-job training for staff, and review updated local, state, and federal codes
• Make accurate estimates of labor, costs, and materials via blueprints and physical inspections

• Manage plumbing shop inventory. Order materials, including tools necessary to complete the work

• Review Work Orders (WOs) daily via CMMS. Assigns, schedules, and completes WOs in CMMS with all necessary data on a mobile device. Communicate accordingly with all customers, informing them of their job status.
• Manage vehicles assigned to the Plumbing shop, i.e. ensure vehicles are inspected, stocked, and kept in a clean, neat manner.
• Provide direction and coordination for in-house plumbing projects on campus
• Construct Preventative Maintenance plans and procedures for existing and new equipment
• Assists in recruitment and hiring of plumbers
• Stay up to date with new technology surrounding the plumbing industry
• Other duties as assigned

• One year as a Plumber 2 (commonwealth title);

OR

• Three years as a Plumber 1 (commonwealth title);

OR

• Six years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures including three years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures;

OR

• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures
• Valid Pennsylvania license as a journey-level or master plumber
• Valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water/wastewater operator that is equal to or greater than the classification and subclassification of the water/wastewater system to be operated or maintained
• Valid Drivers License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of the plumbing and pipefitting trades
• Knowledge of regulations, building codes, and the safety and hazard precautions related to plumbing and piping systems
• Knowledge of the care and use of tools used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, fixtures, and components
• Knowledge of flows, pressure, and capacity of water tanks and lines
• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues using diagnostic methods and processes of the plumbing and pipefitting trades
• Ability to create diagrams and drawings that lay out the piping material, sizing, and components necessary to perform piping system installations and modifications
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC, architectural, plumbing, and electrical system blueprints and schematics
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Candidates should apply online at .

To be considered for the position, applicants must upload their resume, cover letter and a list of references.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester Universitys educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer .