Lead Plumber & Steam Systems Specialist

County of Santa Clara; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara is seeking a lead plumber to coordinate daily activities of skilled plumbers and assistants, performing journey-level plumbing work including installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of water, sewer and related systems. The role requires ensuring safety, inspecting work, preparing reports, and supervising tools and materials while following codes.

Ability to plan, cost estimates, and provide guidance on technical problems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a recognized five-year plumber apprenticeship.
• Five years of experience equivalent to a Plumber in the County of Santa Clara.
• Possession of a Plumbers Journeyman card, County Competency card or P.I.P.E. certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive work orders and assign tasks to journey level plumbers and assistants.
• Inspect work for quality control and safety compliance.
• Assist in performance evaluations of plumbers and assistants.
• Lead, train and direct the work of others on plumbing projects.
• Prepare work progress and attendance reports; complete requisitions.
• Perform skilled plumbing installation, maintenance and repair of water, sewer and other systems.
• Install, alter, repair or replace plumbing fixtures and piping.
• Check for leaks and unclog drains; maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Cost estimation

Lead direction

Communication

Planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Five-year plumber apprenticeship

Journeyman card / Competency cert / P.I.P.E.

Tools

Maintenance management software

Energy management systems

Office software (email/word processing)

Job description

County of Santa Clara is seeking a lead plumber to coordinate daily activities of skilled plumbers and assistants, performing journey-level plumbing work including installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of water, sewer and related systems. The role requires ensuring safety, inspecting work, preparing reports, and supervising tools and materials while following codes.

Ability to plan, cost estimates, and provide guidance on technical problems.