Lead Plumber

Type of Appointment: Full Time, Probationary

Job Classification: Lead Plumber

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,787- $7,300 per month

Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm


THE DEPARTMENT:

Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) serves as the lead organization for planning, developing, and maintaining the campus 'natural and built environments in support of the university's mission. The department seeks to preserve and enhance CPP's history, aesthetics, physical assets, and natural ecosystems through coordinated planning, design, and construction of buildings, roads, infrastructure, landscaping and other physical improvements. As an advocate on behalf of the university and its auxiliaries, FPM strives to provide facilities that meet scope, budget, operational needs and functional requirements. FPM is comprised of approximately 200 facilities professionals (FTE) that also provides maintenance services including custodial services, landscaping, recycling, building and mechanical trades, energy and utility management, and auto fleet services. The workforce is culturally diverse and multilingual. Its composition includes full time staff throughout FPM who are also earning their degrees and many whom have graduated from Cal Poly Pomona. The staff includes licensed architects and engineers, accountants, planners, project managers, administrative staff, carpenters, plumbers, locksmiths, painters, electricians, landscapers, computer technicians, custodians and other building and mechanical trade technicians

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Responsibilities

• The Lead Plumber works under the general supervision of the Plumbing Supervisor and/or the Trades Services Manager.
• Responsible for leading and working with one or more crews of skilled journey level plumbers and semi-skilled assistants in the operation and maintenance of the campus Building Plumbing Systems, Domestic & Recycled Water Distribution Systems, Gas Distribution Systems, Sewer Systems, the Storm Drain Systems.
• May provide support and assistance in the operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant and Water Distribution Facilities.
• Shall act as the supervisor in the absence of the Plumbing Supervisor.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates the work of multiple crews and projects; assigns work to qualified crewmembers; orders materials and equipment for the job; provides on the job training and safety instructions; and monitors work progress.
• Leads journey level skilled plumbers and semi-skilled assistants work including routine and preventative maintenance and repairs of the campus plumbing systems, infrastructure.
• Typically maintains, troubleshoots and tests plumbing systems, including backflow prevention devices; assemble, install and repair pumps, pipes, fittings and fixtures; cuts, threads and welds pipes; assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings and pipes composed of a variety of metals and materials; manages lab utilities; participates in the maintenance of operations of the plumbing shop; maintains and services tools and equipment used in the performance of duties; and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Assist and perform minor remodeling of classrooms, laboratories and offices; the installation, maintenance, inspection, modification, remodel and repair of mechanical plumbing equipment and fixtures for water, natural gas, steam, sewage, and fire sprinkler/prevention systems. Incumbent is required to maintain a backflow certification for device testing on campus.
• Inspects completed work to ensure it complies with specifications, applicable building and safety codes and regulations, and sound trade practices.
• Prepares shop related reports and drawings; maintains records and retrieves data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record keeping systems.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment; and works with other trades shops.
• Works on new construction and remodeling projects by collaborating with engineering and design consultants; reviews and interprets plans and specifications; coordinates and schedules for utility shutdowns and tie-ins to meet the overall construction objectives; inspects related work performed by contractors; and provides cost estimates of time and material for minor plumbing projects.

Organizational Excellence

• Collaborate open with FP&M and campus colleagues to share information, support organizational excellence through continuous improvement and ensuring campus water operation and plumbing standards are incorporated, installed, and inspected for compliance.
• Participate in innovative problem solving within FP&M, leveraging primar