Supervisor, Plumbing

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma seeks a Supervisor, Plumbing to lead plumbing teams, oversee repairs and installations, and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards. The role involves planning, prioritizing, and documenting projects, with responsibilities spanning piping, fixtures, and related equipment.

The position requires 3-5 years of management experience, valid driver’s license, and KY Journeyman Plumbing license, with backflow testing license preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• KY Journeyman Plumbing license required.
• Licensed to perform backflow testing.
• Familiar with plumbing codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise plumbing, gas, and domestic water staff.
• Estimate time and material costs for work orders and projects.
• Establish preventive maintenance schedules and respond to emergencies.
• Install, service, and repair plumbing lines and fixtures per code.
• Read blueprints and update plans to reflect changes.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project estimation

Reading blueprints

Trains staff

Communication

Education

KY Journeyman Plumbing license

Backflow testing license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Position Title:

Supervisor, Plumbing

Position Type:

Regular

About the Role:

To provide customer service to the University community by ensuring a clean, sanitary, and inviting environment. Supervises and performs repairs, installation, and modifications of piping, plumbing fixtures, equipment, and facilities. Is responsible for a variety of systems and equipment that affect the University’s operations; such as sprinkler lines, gas lines, sewage disposal, etc.

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the plumbing, gas, and domestic water
• Estimate the time and material cost of work orders and projects. Shares supported data with the superintendent. Order and purchase materials according to established guidelines and within budgetary constraints. Maintain material inventories; maintain service, repair, and other records as required.
• Establishes preventive maintenance schedules; recommends priorities of repair projects; responds to after-hours emergency situations as directed.
• Safely use all tools of the plumbing trade including but not limited to: soldering and brazing equipment, cutting torches, pipe wrenches, electric drills, drill presses, pipe threaders, sewer machines, and power snakes.
• Install, service, maintain, regulate, repair, and replace plumbing lines, fixtures, fittings, and equipment to comply with the uniform plumbing code, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), other requirements, and state and local guidelines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, manuals, diagrams, and contract specifications. Provide feedback on projects before and during construction, and update files and plans to reflect changes in plumbing.
• Trains or coordinates training in plumbing maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
• 3-5 years of management experience

Candidate must possess:

• Valid driver’s license;
• License to perform testing of backflow preventers
• KY Journeyman Plumbing license
• Licensed through Kentucky Gas Association to perform annual gas line inspections.
• basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• ability to communicate clearly both orally and written;
• ability to work with various types of related equipment including, but not limited to, chemicals, parts washer, welders, metal lathe, cutters, grinders, chop saws, concrete coring machines, pipe threaders, drill presses, pressure jetting machines, pumps, hydraulic jacks, hot water tanks, etc.;
• ability to stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, kneel, push, work in confined spaces, and perform work above head level for extended periods of time;
• perform medium heavy and maximum physical exertion and lift up to 50 lbs or more on a regular basis.

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