Assistant Supervisor, Plumbing Operations

Boston College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,600 - 113,250; Full time

Job summary

Boston College is seeking an Assistant Supervisor, Plumbing Operations to lead a team of thirteen SEIU plumbers across four campuses and 167 buildings. You will oversee potable water, hot water, steam, sanitary sewer, process water and fire protection systems, ensuring reliable operation.

You will partner with the Supervisor, Trades Services and other leaders to manage small capital projects, train staff, and maintain strong morale and discipline within the shop.

Qualifications

• MA Journeyman Plumbing license with at least five years of licensed experience.
• Ability to obtain MA Master Plumbing License within three years of hire.
• Ability to obtain Wastewater license within 12 months of being hired.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Experience supervising union plumbers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee thirteen union plumbers and direct all plumbing maintenance across four campuses and 167 buildings.
• Administer potable water, hot water, steam, sanitary sewer, process water and fire protection systems.
• Coordinate with supervisors and directors on plumbing infrastructure and small capital projects.
• Train, develop, and manage morale and discipline of the plumbing shop.
• Work schedule 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday; respond to campus emergencies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

MA Journeyman Plumbing license

MA Master Plumbing License

Wastewater license

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Plumbing Operations within Trades Services at Boston College, the Assistant Supervisor, Plumbing Operations oversees and directs thirteen (13) union (SEIU) plumbers and is responsible for all aspects of plumbing maintenance and operations for 8 million square feet across four campuses and 167 buildings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to potable water, hot water, steam, sanitary sewer, process water and fire protection systems.

The Assistant Supervisor, Plumbing Operations works closely with the Supervisor, Director, Trades Services and a separate organization led by the Director of Engineering & Energy Management on plumbing infrastructure. They also will oversee and manage small plumbing capital projects and must demonstrate a proven ability to administer multiple projects and ability to meet deadlines

The Assistant Supervisor, Plumbing Operations, is jointly overall responsible for the training, development, morale and discipline of the entire Plumbing shop.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets and Drive) is required. This position requires strong interpersonal and analytical skills, including the demonstrable ability to make sound decisions based on available information under emergency as well as normal conditions.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $90,600 to $113,250; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

This position requires a MA Journeyman Plumbing license with a minimum of five (5) years experience working on that license and must be able to obtain a MA Master Plumbing License within three (3) years of hire and has the ability to obtain a Wastewater license within 12 months of being hired.Wastewater License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

This position is considered essential and must be able to respond to campus emergencies at any time. Normal work schedule is 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Candidates must be able to physically walk campus and up stairs and use ladders as a normal part of their duties.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403bRetirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sickand Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination