Plumber Supervisor

Position Information

Posting Number CS02154 Job Title Plumber Supervisor Position Number 900175 FTE FLSA Exempt Pay Rate $34.64 - $36.02 (hourly rate includes $9 trade stipend) PLUS an additional $4,160 annually for shift differential Salary Range Pay Grade Level 320G Position Type Classified Civil Service Staff Union C94/L528 - Council 94/Local 528 (Serv/Maint) Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Restriction or Limitation Reason End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information

Department HRL Facilities Contact(s)

Jenna Visinho

Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Human Resources

University of Rhode Island

Contact Phone/Extension ... Contact Email ... Physical Demands

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidence b a physician's certificate

Campus Location Kingston Building(s)

Campus Wide

Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Extension Contingency Notes Duties and Responsibilities

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

To supervise and work in conjunction with skilled plumbers engaged in installing, maintaining and repairing hot and cold water, heating, gas, air, sewage and drainage systems.

To cut, bend, thread, assemble, wipe and solder various pipes, fittings, joints, valves, cocks, etc. in connection with installing, altering, replacing and repairing plumbing systems.

To maintain, adjust and repair thermostatic mixing valves and various hydrotherapy equipment.

To analyze and interpret blueprints and sketches and obtain required materials, supplies and equipment from stock, and issue same to skilled plumbers.

To locate, when necessary, various sources of trouble from primary and secondary indications and take necessary steps to correct such trouble.

To be responsible for the performance of plumbing duties in connection with cafeteria equipment, such as steam tables, steam cookers, scullery units and dishwashing machines.

To be responsible for the plumbing maintenance of lavatory facilities, faucets, drinking fountains and sprinkler systems.

To submit written requests for supplies and equipment, including the determination of kind, size, quantity and quality.

To do related work as required

Required Qualifications

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:

A thorough knowledge of plumbing installation, maintenance and repair operations; a thorough knowledge of appropriate safety measures; the ability to analyze and work from blueprints, working drawings and sketches; the ability to lay out and supervise the work of skilled plumbers; a skill in assembling and connecting fixtures and appliances used in plumbing systems; the ability to make written reports; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: completion of ten school grades; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a skilled plumber. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

At time of appointment must possess either a master or journeyman plumber's license in the State of Rhode Island and must maintain such licensure as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday - 2:00 to 10:30 PM

Days off - Saturday & Sunday

Posting Date 08/04/2025 Closing Date 08/13/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants

Full-Time, 40 hrs., Calendar Year

• Special Requirement: Must possess a journeyman plumber's license in the State of Rhode Island

A generous benefits package including a tuition waiver for CCRI, RIC, and URI for the successful candidate, spouse, and dependents (if applicable) based on current education. paid time off, paid state holidays, and a mandatory retirement plan are also available in addition to many other types of benefits.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer

This search process is subject to applicable bargaining unit agreements and procedures

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment criminal background report paid for by the University.

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