Lead Plumber Foreman for School Maintenance

Young World Physical Education; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 5,924,000 - 7,990,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools is seeking a Plumber Foreman to lead the plumber crew at the Service Center in Omaha, NE. You will supervise tasks, plan work orders, and ensure quality maintenance and repair of plumbing systems across facilities.

The role requires journeyman experience, Master Plumber license, and strong communication. Local travel is expected; compensation includes hourly pay with foreman premium and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of five years full time journeyman experience in the commercial plumbing trade. Must possess a Master Plumber.
• Must be licensed by City of Omaha and possess a State Backflow license.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to meet District’s insurability requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge and use of personal computer, Microsoft Office software, with work order software preferred.
• Ability to pass functional assessment of physical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and install fixtures including: toilets, urinals, water fountains, water coolers and sinks.
• Maintain, repair, and install valving including faucets, shut-off valves, and flush valves, both manual and electronic.
• Maintain and repair swimming pool piping, filtration and chemical treatment systems.
• Maintain and repair pumps including sewer ejector, circulating, sump and booster pumps.
• Maintain and repair sanitary, storm and acid drainage systems including operating sewer machines to remove clogs, cleaning grease traps and catch basins, and thawing frozen piping.
• Repair and install water, gas and drainage piping systems. Install hangers to support piping.
• Winterize, reactivate and repair installed sprinkler systems including subcomponents such as heads, wall and yard hydrants, pumps and controls.
• Maintain, repair and install water heaters (gas, electric, steam and flash types).
• Plan, alter, and/or install piping, fixtures and equipment to support alteration or remodeling projects.
• Install, test and repair back flow preventers.
• Complete trade-related tasks assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with the public and with school personnel.
• Enter time and materials and technician comments along with other information into a computerized work order system.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance and work performance.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Master Plumber license

Tools

Work order software

Job description

Omaha Public Schools is seeking a Plumber Foreman to lead the plumber crew at the Service Center in Omaha, NE. You will supervise tasks, plan work orders, and ensure quality maintenance and repair of plumbing systems across facilities.

The role requires journeyman experience, Master Plumber license, and strong communication. Local travel is expected; compensation includes hourly pay with foreman premium and comprehensive benefits.