Facilities - Plumbing Foreman

Definition

This position supervises, organizes, and participates in a variety of specialized plumbing duties in the repair, maintenance and installation of water, waste disposal, and air and gas systems; within budget.  Employee is responsible to post N.C. State Plumbing Contractor’s license in the name of Gaston County Schools (GCS). The license must be surrendered to GCS, and cannot be used for personal gain. The employee will also be responsible for evaluation of existing systems and equipment and assist the supervisor in preventive maintenance planning and budgeting. Employee functions as lead worker for plumbers with limited to no supervision. Employee reports to Electrical, Electronics, and Plumbing Manager. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and inspects the work of plumbers in the installation and maintenance of water, waste, air and gas systems. 

• Designs modifications and small installation projects, which includes equipment and pipe sizing, layout and associated work under supervision.

• Prioritize work both in daily routine and operational emergency situations.

• Responsible for soliciting bids and supervising work of sub-contractors in plumbing related projects.

• Performs skilled plumbing work associated with renovation and construction projects.

• Responsible for review, coordination, and implementation of yearly winterizing plan. 

• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring trap and septic tank testing and backflow testing reports and services. 

• Performs administrative duties associated with work orders and scheduling staff to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Responsible for participating in ongoing alterations to Architectural and Engineering Guidelines (A/E Guide).

• Review of new constructions blueprints and inspection of Bond generated projects to ensure adherence to codes and budget guidelines.

• Operates and performs routine maintenance and up-keep of equipment and tools.

• Ensure staff conducts periodic inventory of all tools and equipment assigned to personnel of the trade; maintain a computerized listing of such inventory and submits the required report to the director within two weeks of completing such inventory.

• Considerable knowledge of all department operating procedures to include but not limited to the work order procedures, credit card procedures and other departmental procedures developed and implemented.

• Responsible for ensuring all trade personnel and new hires are trained in the proper use of all material handling and operating equipment.

• Responsible for ensuring all automotive equipment assigned is operated and maintained as outlined in applicable district’s procedures.

• Reviews work upon completion for adherence to established trade practices and safety standards and is further evaluated on the basis of continued and efficient operations of repaired systems and installations.

• Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Through knowledge of the approved N.C. State plumbing code requirements, laws and regulations, practices, procedures and application. 

• Considerable knowledge of the N.C. State fuel and state fire sprinkler codes. 

• Working knowledge of waste treatment procedures in sand filter, septic tank systems.

• Working knowledge of water supply systems and required treatment and testing, especially as it pertains to well water supply systems.

• Working knowledge of installation and maintenance of air and natural gas piping systems.

• Ability to design and install the installation of water, waste, and storm drainage systems.

• Working knowledge and operation of the tools and equipment used in skilled work or trade assigned.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety precautions of the work and application of all personal protection equipment.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, understand drawings and diagrams for assigned tasks.

• Ability to operate vehicles safely.

• Ability to maintain routine records.

• Ability to communicate effectively to establish and maintain positive wor