Plumbing Maintenance Supervisor – Facilities Lead

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 88,550 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) seeks a Plumbing Supervisor – Repair & Maintenance in Cambridge, MA. The role supervises a plumbing team, ensures code compliance, plans preventive maintenance, and coordinates with the Work Planning Group.

Excellent leadership, budgeting, and regulatory acumen are essential. Qualified candidates hold a MA Master Plumber’s License with 5+ years of supervisory experience and are able to manage emergency response, weekend coverage, and project planning

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Master Plumber’s License with 5 years of supervisory plumbing experience.
• Knowledge of building cooling/heating systems related to plumbing.
• Experience with underground water, sewage and steam utility systems.
• Interfacing with City Inspection Services and regulatory programs (Backflow).
• Facility management experience in an educational setting preferred.
• Business management and budgeting experience required.
• Union environment experience with labor relations desirable.
• Computer literacy with e-mail, Internet and LAN access.

Responsibilities

• Set standards for performance and service; supervise plumbing team.
• Schedule preventive maintenance work orders and ensure timely completion.
• Provide leadership and ongoing supervision to the Plumbing team.
• Provide technical guidance and identify training needs.
• Communicate information to supervisors, team, customers, and service providers.
• Respond to emergencies; weekend supervisory coverage on a rotating basis.
• Plan for special events and long-range plumbing projects.
• Estimate labor for work orders; maintain records and equipment documentation.
• Ensure proper charging of materials and provide feedback on major repairs.
• Work with MIT community to address a wide range of problems and enforce policies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Budgeting

Labor relations

Education

Massachusetts Master Plumber’s License

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) seeks a Plumbing Supervisor – Repair & Maintenance in Cambridge, MA. The role supervises a plumbing team, ensures code compliance, plans preventive maintenance, and coordinates with the Work Planning Group.

Excellent leadership, budgeting, and regulatory acumen are essential. Qualified candidates hold a MA Master Plumber’s License with 5+ years of supervisory experience and are able to manage emergency response, weekend coverage, and project planning