Plumbing Shop Foreperson – Facilities Management – Georgetown University

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Plumbing Shop Foreperson – Facilities Management – Georgetown University

Position #: P128349

Full-time: 40 hours

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Location: Main Campus, 3700 “O” Street, Washington, DC

Job Overview

The Plumbing Shop Foreperson is responsible for overseeing and participating in construction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all plumbing and related systems serving GU’s main campus and off campus properties, as well as for planning, assigning and scheduling work to plumbing shop members. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and participate in plumbing and related work; train new employees, and encourage and build up all team members
• Provide input to the Supervisor on employee performance and conduct; and perform other duties as assigned that relate to departmental operations
• Understand and follow industry safety standards, employing a good general knowledge of all building systems.
• Assign, review and close work orders in Maintenance Connection and create JIRA tickets for material and contract work
• Work closely with the shop supervisor to create scope of work and implement smart budget practices

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Plumbing Shop Supervisor, the Plumbing Shop Foreperson provides oversight and direction of plumbing shop mechanics, and interacts with Georgetown University’s faculty, staff, and students on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• DC, VA or MD Plumber License
• At least 5 years of documented work experience in the plumbing field
• At least 5 years of experience of leading a team of plumbing shop personnel
• Ability to research and follow the current DC Plumbing Code
• Knowledge and skill to troubleshoot and repair residential and commercial level plumbing systems, including steam fed heat exchangers and various pumping systems
• Experience working with various vendors to research, identify and order parts and material
• Ability to work with other trades and to direct and oversee contractor work
• Ability to grow and improve the existing preventive maintenance program.
• Proficiency with computers and capable of learning new programs such as Maintenance Connection and JIRA
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License
• Willingness and availability to respond to emergencies during both the regular shift as well as off hours.

Essential Designation The Plumbing Shop Foreperson is designated as an essential position, requiring the incumbent to report to work during inclement weather at the regularly scheduled time, regardless of whether the University is closed, opening late, or closing early.

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation .

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .