Pipefitter Foreperson - 1031247-6689

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**Pipefitter

Foreperson**

**Facilities & Services**

**Job Summary**

The pipefitter foreperson addresses duties associated with

administration and operation of the pipefitter shop. Plans, schedules,

coordinates, and supervises work of pipefitter sub-foreperson and

assigned pipefitter and pipefitter apprentices.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

- Directly supervise, provides leadership, and assigns work to

pipefitter sub-foreperson and pipefitter and pipefitter apprentices,

assigned to the pipefitter shop to be completed in accordance with

prioritized needs and schedules. Plans and organizes the pipefitter

maintenance and alteration work performed by the pipefitter

sub-foreperson, pipefitters, pipefitter apprentices, and other

assigned personnel. Assists with estimates by providing labor and

material costs for assigned projects which may include departmental

charge-out, maintenance repairs, and preventative maintenance. Works

closely with the work management center, project coordinators,

engineering, and building maintenance. Monitors schedule and

controls craft-related costs.

- Monitors work performance of assigned personnel and ensures

satisfactory work quality and completion requirements are being met.

Monitors work to ensure compliance with prevailing codes and

university facilities standards as well as correct procedures and

techniques. Visits job sites to ensure satisfactory work quality and

completion requirements are being met.

- Maintains records of work completed, material purchasing, overtime

lists, and training records. Verifies and approves mobile

timekeeping and/or timecards.

- Participates in schedule review meetings with the work management

center. Participates in multi-craft work order review meetings with

shop forepersons and building maintenance supervision.

- Responsible for tools, equipment, and materials assigned for use in

the pipefitter shop. Inventories tools and equipment.

- The foreperson must be available to provide leadership for emergency

response during off normal working hours to handle problems relating

to the building heating, hydronic, and piping needs.

- Makes recommendations for safety initiatives and programs, hiring

and discipline, and addresses performance issues. Responsible for

safety and policy enforcement.

- Performs pipefitter work as needed or assigned.

- Performs other duties as required or assigned.

**Physical Demands**

Walking : Frequently

Stairs : Frequently

Sitting : Frequently

Lifting/Carrying : Frequently

Pushing/Pulling : Frequently

Climbing : Occasionally

Balancing : Occasionally

Bending/Stooping : Occasionally

Kneeling : Occasionally

Squatting/Crouching : Occasionally

**Working Conditions**

Extreme cold : Frequently

Extreme heat : Occasionally

Humidity : Occasionally

Wet : Occasionally

Noise : Occasionally

Hazards : Frequently

Fumes/Particles/Allergens : Occasionally

Toxic, Caustic Chemicals : Frequently

Temperature Changes : Frequently

Inclement Weather : Occasionally

**Additional Physical Demands**

1\. Must be able to walk, climb, bend, and crawl to access any work area

such as attics, crawl spaces, false floors, ceilings, and scaffolding.

2\. Must be able to work in temperature extremes ranging from freezing

weather to steam tunnels.

3\. Must be able to work at heights to inspect equipment located on

platforms or hung above tall ceilings such as piping and valves from AHU

units.

4\. Must be able to work amid hazards of work sites such as dust, noise,

and in areas such as coal fired power plants, animal rooms, and

laboratories.

**Minimum Qualifications**

A. Certificate f completion of Pipetrade apprenticeship under a

registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program AND four (4)

years (48 months) of applicable experience.

OR

B. Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Pipefitter or other

Pipetrade classification with a minimum of nine (9) years (108 months)

of actual work in the trade, which may have included apprenticeship

and/or applicable vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall

include work normally performed by Pipefitters, Pipefitter Welders,

Refrigeration Mechanics, Temperature Control Mechanics, Sprinkler

Fitters, and/or Oil Burner Mechanics.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

1\. Ability to effectively supervise others (plan, organize, prioritize,

assign, and follow up on assignments).

2\. Thorough knowledge of the use of pipefitter tools and equipment.

3\. Thorough knowledge of and skills regarding pipefitter heating

systems.

4\. Ability to give directions both orally and in written form that are

concise and understandable.

5\. Thorough knowledge of safety procedures.

6\. Must possess a current valid driver\'s license.

7\. Ability to read and interpret drawings, sketches, and blueprints.

8\. Thorough knowledge and understanding of al