Plumbing Supervisor

Santa Cruz Seaside - Santa Cruz, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Cruz, CA

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

Under direction from the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for scheduling and supervising the work of the Plumbing Department. This role involves leading and positively coaching individuals within the department, displaying a high knowledge base of various tasks in the field of Plumbing products and work practices. The Supervisor supervises a small work group and performs the most technically complex and difficult work. In consultation with the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the Supervisor writes yearly evaluations of subordinates and provides written disciplinary actions when required. The position requires wearing a company-issued uniform and working inside and outside in varying weather conditions, around dust and fumes. The Supervisor may be required to wear hardhats, gloves, boots, belts, dust masks, goggles, and ear plugs as work conditions require. The role may involve working in small confined areas and requires a varied schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and being on call. A willingness to conform to company grooming standards is also necessary.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign, train and evaluate the work of staff.
• Assist the Facilities Manager in determining work methods, standards, estimating and budgeting.
• Assure that equipment related to plumbing is repaired and maintained.
• Install new and maintain existing air, gas, water, and sewer systems according to CA Plumbing codes and company requirements.
• Work with a variety of material and piping such as PVC, ABS copper, galvanized steel and PP-R.
• Identify causes of malfunctions to equipment or systems and facilities repairs.
• Respond to kitchen equipment failure and determine whether repairs are within the department's ability.
• Make suggestions to improve systems.
• Develop plans for modifying systems to accommodate new construction or additions to existing systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams and sketches to perform installation, maintenance and/or repairs.
• Maintain records of work performed and prepare reports.
• Perform other work as required.

Requirements

• 5 years + of journey level experience installing, repairing and maintaining commercial or industrial plumbing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a supervisor or lead.
• Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical power and hand tools.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and various programs (Word, Excel, Apple software).
• Knowledge of plumbing systems and piping.
• Knowledge of pumps and various lift stations.
• Knowledge of uniform plumbing code.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to schedule, train, assign and evaluate staff.
• Ability to work as a part of a team and to champion teamwork.
• Ability to track and identify causes of system problems or malfunctions and make repairs or direct others to make repairs.
• Ability to install, repair and maintain a variety of plumbing and piping systems and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair refrigeration and commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, schematic diagrams, plans and specifications.
• Ability to estimate materials and cost of plumbing.
• Ability to follow safety practices and proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to document work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance to HVAC systems.

Benefits

• Valid U.S. driver's license at time of hire.
• Written Plumber test: 80% passing score.
• Drug screen/back exam.
• Criminal background check.
• Respirator exam and DMV assessment.