Plumbing and Welding Supervisor

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

Holiday pay

University-funded retirement

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking a Plumbing and Welding Supervisor to lead plumbers and welders on campus. The role covers construction, renovation, and maintenance across university facilities.

The position requires 5+ years in the trade with 3+ years in supervision, plus a valid Indiana driver’s license. On-site, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Over five years in the trade with at least three years in supervision.
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License and insurability under university policy.
• PC proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate plumbers and welders for construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and material requisitions; inspect work for efficiency and cost adherence.
• Assign and review work; train staff and handle supervision-related HR tasks.

Skills

Supervision

Scheduling

Safety awareness

Maintenance coordination

MSDS/OSHA knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

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. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. HOURS 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States 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

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 10 to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected. When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Curious about our excellent benefits package? We have developed a calculator that show you the value of our core benefits. Select the Total Compensation Calculator - Staff (Exempt) and download our calculator spreadsheet.

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family.

We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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