Job Information
Sam Houston State University Assistant Foreperson - Lead Plumber in Huntsville, Texas
Requisition: 202400145S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Skilled Craft
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Facilities Management - Facilities Services
General Requirements:
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Eight years of experience at a maintenance plumbing level or experience in a related field. Must be licensed as a journey level plumber by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or must meet requirements to obtain a license immediately upon hiring. At least one year supervisory experience required. Technical/vocational training related to job duties would be helpful. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Assists the supervisor in providing supervision, coordination and leadership to employees in Plumbing, Parking, and Welding Services. Performs complex journeyperson level plumbing skills and in absence of the supervisor assumes supervisor responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Assists the supervisor in all aspects of shop management including but not limited to supervision, leadership, training and development, task and project delegations, and service area coordination of all assigned employees in the Plumbing, Parking, and Welding service areas of Facilities Services. Assists with service area projects and performs duties and projects assigned by the supervisor. Uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System with work orders to allocate time, assign work and document work on a daily basis. Assists with the ordering of service area materials, tracks inventory and oversees assigned projects and timelines. Schedules work assignments. May assist the supervisor with employee relations, problems, and other employee related areas such as interviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations of applicants and present employees. Oversees service area training, both formal, informal, and on the job training ( OJT ). Assists with the compilation of reports. Ensures that all assigned staff follow department policies and procedures. In the absence of the supervisor assumes supervisor responsibilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.