Plumbing and Welding Supervisor

bsu; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Parental leave

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking a Plumbing and Welding Supervisor to lead a team of plumbers and welders on campus, overseeing maintenance, renovation and repair projects in university buildings and facilities.

The role requires supervisory experience and an associate degree or equivalent, with strong PC skills and a valid Indiana driver’s license. Hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, on campus.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Over five years of experience in the appropriate trade and at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana Driver's License and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
• Personal computer and software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate plumbers and welders in construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects to university buildings, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with established programs, standards, and procedures.
• Prepare cost estimates and material requisitions for projects and renovations; inspect work in process and completed work to ensure efficiency of operations and adherence to cost estimate.
• Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in supervision-related areas including interviewing, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training.
• Monitor and enforce all safety, shop, and university rules and report problems to the Superintendent of Building Maintenance and resolve problems accordingly.
• Coordinate with users/departments to determine project requirements; discuss modifications and review blueprints and job specs.
• Monitor work orders to completion; ensure proper charging of labor, supplies, and materials; handle change orders as needed.
• Update and train workers on chemicals, environmental and safety concerns; maintain knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety programs.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs; manage work order system; monitor backlog and staffing needs.
• Prepare reports with analyses and recommendations using PC-based tools.
• Perform other related duties and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Trade experience

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Plumbing and Welding Supervisor

Salary Grade

Exempt Staff 13A

Compensation

$72,137.52 - 75,744.39

Department

Assoc VP Facilities Planning & Mgt_P (Chris Sizelove

Start Date

10/08/2026

About this opportunity

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management has an opportunity to work on the beautiful campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, and will possess great service skills with a willingness to learn.

This is a full-time, on campus opportunity.

HOURS

7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Function: Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the activities of plumbers and welders involved in construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects to university buildings, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with established programs, standards, and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the activities of plumbers and welders in construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects to university buildings, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with established programs, standards, and procedures.
2. Prepare cost estimates and material requisitions for projects and renovations; inspect work in process and completed work to ensure efficiency of operations and adherence to cost estimate.
3. Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including, but not limited, to interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.
4. Monitor and enforce all safety, shop, and university rules and regulations and report problems to the Superintendent of Building Maintenance and resolve problems appropriately.
5. Coordinate with users and/or departments to determine project requirements; maintain liaison with all parties involved to discuss any modifications and facilitate the resolution of project problems; review and recommend changes and modifications to blueprints and/or job specifications as appropriate.
6. Monitor work order to completion of project/work to ensure that labor, supplies, and materials are charged to the appropriate work order; add change orders to original work order when additional work is requested and approved.
7. Update, maintain, and train workers on various job-related chemicals, environmental and safety concerns, and MSDS/OSHA regulations; maintain a working knowledge and awareness of all Environmental Health and Safety programs.
8. Plan, develop, write, and implement various preventative maintenance programs when appropriate; set up programs using a work order system and monitor for conformance; monitor reports generated from system regarding backlog of work, repeat work, etc.; propose changes in assignment and staffing as necessary.
9. Prepare reports, setting forth analyses, progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations and/or conclusions regarding maintenance and construction projects; use personal computer to generate reports and analysis with spreadsheet, word processing, and work order software.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.
11. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Over five years of experience in the appropriate trade and at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana Driver's License and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
• Personal computer and software proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program.
• Proficiency in at least one area or discipline.
• Over three years supervisory experience.

What we offer

• Paid 10 to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays a year.
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks).
• Affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benef