Plumbing Supervisor

Position Summary

The Plumbing Supervisor is responsible for supervising the plumbing staff in the Facilities, Planning, and Capital Construction department to ensure proper operation and maintenance of plumbing systems, building piping, and lab air distribution systems (within the buildings), including on-campus water, gas, sewer, steam, and condensate return systems. The supervisor also ensures adequate training, direction, and support for all employees under direct supervision.

The incumbent trains, instructs, and monitors employees in diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in plumbing systems and oversees the quality of work being performed.

This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person at FP&CC PM Shop, Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.

-3:00 p.m. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change; schedules may change based on business needs and may include overtime or shifts to daytime hours. This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.

This position is designated as essential during campus emergencies. The employee must be available to work on-site during emergencies or crises to ensure continuity of critical operations, provide designated essential services, and operate under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of the emergency. The employee must remain accessible to leadership to support institutional functions. After-hours work, work outside the regular schedule, and on-call availability may be required to respond to issues affecting campus operations.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the hiring salary is $33.00 - $38.00 an hour
, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

* Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

• Associate degree
  • * In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience in the preventive maintenance industry
  • * In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• Valid Texas driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment) required, with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past five years

• Proficiency in commercial plumbing repair, installation, and maintenance techniques, including the proper use of plumbing tools and equipment such as pipe wrenches, threading machines, drain cleaning equipment, pipe cutters, soldering and brazing tools, pressure gauges, pumps, and diagnostic/testing devices
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing blueprints, piping diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment specifications relevant to assigned systems
• Strong knowledge of commercial plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, natural gas, backflow prevention, and related mechanical systems
• Working knowledge of applicable plumbing, building, safety, and environmental codes and standards, including IPC, UPC, OSHA, and NFPA guidelines
• Ability to diagnose plumbing system malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective actions in a timely and efficient manner
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), work order systems, and other digital tools for tracking maintenance activities and inventory
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the work of plumbing staff and contractors while promoting safe and efficient work practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with staff, contractors, vendors, and campus stakeholders
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, emergency calls, and preventive maintenance activities effectively
• Attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality workmanship and regulatory compliance

• College or trade school degree
• 6+ years of supervisory experience
• Texas Master Plumber License
• Experience working in a team environment
• Journeyman qualifications or equivalent in one of the technical crafts (electrician, mechanic, air conditioning, plumbing, or pipe fitting)
• Analytical skills, clear reasoning ability, and the ability to work independently
• Good working knowledge of transfer switches, bus ducts, and motors
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with campus customers and focus on customer service
• A motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Capability to fully understand sophisticated, state-of-the-art interactive systems and the…