Assistant Foreperson - Plumbing

Assistant Foreperson
- Plumbing

Reports to:

Foreperson
- Plumbing Salary: $59,536 - $71,716 Duty Days: 244 Days PC: 23663 Grade 808 FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Position

Purpose:

Assists with the leadership of maintenance and repair services for the Plumbing Unit. Assists the Plumbing Foreperson with maintenance of all physical school plants, keeping each one in a condition of operating excellence so that it may be fully used at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilities Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
• Inspects District facilities and plumbing equipment; initiates repair by District staff or contractors.
• Coordinates and assigns work to plumbing personnel; oversees project completion; coordinates contractor repairs.
• Coordinates with Dispatch to monitor, prioritize, and adjust scheduling of work orders.
• Works cooperatively with principals and facilities managers to schedule and complete repairs.
• Monitors and inspects contract work, and conducts on-site inspection of all completed repair projects.
• Inventory & Equipment
• Coordinates preventive maintenance schedules; ensures that maintenance is completed and equipment is in safe operating condition; recommends replacement of existing equipment when necessary.
• Conducts regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies; maintains accurate records; orders tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.
• Administrative
• Coordinates or provides instruction and training to all plumbing personnel in safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Monitors and coordinates continuing education for TDLR license holders.
• Assists Foreperson in recruiting, screening, selection, and training of plumbing personnel; provides job performance data to inform personnel evaluations
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
• Safety
• Ensures staff perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Personal Work Relationships
• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.
• Other Duties Assigned
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations.
• All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the work place.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Skill in active listening; giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points communicated, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Plumbing tools and equipment including pipe bender, propane torch; hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including forklift, trencher, backhoe; light truck or van.

Posture:
Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Motion:
Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.

Lifting:
Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.

Environment:
Works outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold…