Job Title: Maintenance Foreman-Plumbing/Refrigeration

Duty Days: 240

Pay Grade: E04

Salary Schedule: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose: 

Planning, coordination, documentation and implementation of all plumbing, refrigeration, kitchen, repair, welding, insulation and excavation equipment activities for the Maintenance Department. This includes work performed by Maintenance employees as well as outside contractors. Review building conditions at all district facilities on a regular basis. All deficiencies are to be noted and plans for timely repairs are to be put in place

Qualifications:

      Education/Certification:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and meet and maintain insurance requirements of PISD
• Must pass initial drug test and be part of a random drug testing program

      Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient in the use of common business applications and procedures
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, interpret instructions and prepare specifications
• Must have general knowledge of building trades
• Understanding of all types of plumbing equipment
• Understand building permit requirements in Pasadena, Houston, South Houston, and Pearland
• Be knowledgeable of federal and state asbestos regulations
• Must pull any plumbing related permits necessary for operations of PISD facilities
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; ability to coordinate district functions
• Must possess a Master Plumber License for the State of Texas

      Experience:

• Ten years relevant experience, preferably in PISD
• Supervisory experience in a related field preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Prepares daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for maintenance employees under his/her supervision
2. Supervise plumbing technicians to make certain they are in compliance with all codes governing their craft
3. Performs on the job training for employees under his/her supervision
4. Work with building permit departments and building inspectors in each of the cities in our district on an as needed basis
5. Pans projects, orders supplies and parts necessary to complete tasks
6. Monitors progress of jobs, projects, etc, under his/her direction and assures timely completion
7. Keeps maintenance director and building administrators updated of projects completed and in progress
8. Maintains a clean, safe work area
9. Be an example of diligence in work and persistence
10. Ensure that each employee under his/her supervision is held accountable for his/her actions and the quality of his/her performance
11. Promote safe working habits by each employee under his/her supervision
12. Carry emergency pager 24 hours/day, 7 days/week on rotating basis
13. Participate in the interview process to hire new technicians he/she will supervise
14. Recommend and justify pay grade increases and new personnel in the areas supervised as part of the budget process
15. Prepare requests for speciality tools/materials for each budget year
16. Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

      Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

      Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of

      computer; steady interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending