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Plumbing Assistant Supervisor

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Plumbing Assistant Supervisor CODE: 8342 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Plumbing Assistant Supervisor GRADE: 22 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general supervision, plumbing assistant supervisors oversee the plumbing needs of commercial food service gas equipment housed in the MCPS facilities located within the region served by a Division of Maintenance and Operations service center. The work includes installation, ongoing maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, renovation, supply, disposal and other activities related to the utility systems for water, steam, or natural gas. Assistant supervisors take responsibility for the overall performance of the entire plumbing team and the activities of individual team members. In this working position, the plumbing assistant supervisor may need to perform the duties of a plumber I or II while helping to plan, schedule, organize, and coordinate the day-to-day operation and workflow of the service center's plumbing team. The assistant supervisor assists with assigning plumbing service requests to the appropriate technician for completion, ensuring that work orders are processed and performed promptly, and maintaining relevant work order records as required. The assistant supervisor also helps with coordinating requests for parts and materials and assisting the service center managers in the administration and management of the mechanical maintenance program. Assistant supervisors are also responsible for recruiting, staffing, evaluating, developing, and recognizing technicians. Assistant supervisors implement and enforce systems, policies, and procedures while maintaining safe and healthy work environments. The assistant supervisor has a greater degree of involvement in the day-to-day assignment of work and supervision of work activities than the supervisors and a lesser level of involvement in policy, overall program planning, and customer communications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the methods procedures, tools, and equipment of building mechanical systems, construction and renovation, school equipment, and facilities maintenance (multiple trades). Considerable knowledge of how to operate building mechanical equipment in an efficient manner. While the depth of the technical knowledge is comparable to a Level II technician in a single trade is ideal, it is not required because the breadth of mechanical systems knowledge is critical. Ability to effectively supervise shop and field maintenance activities, including the assignment of work and completion of accurate work orders. Ability to make accurate labor and cost estimates, maintain records and complete maintenance related reports. Ability to evaluate maintenance activities and employee performance and to make sound recommendations for the prompt, efficient, and effective maintenance of school facilities. Ability to oversee employee work standards and safety, compliance, building efficiency, and occupant health and comfort. Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the even core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: High School or GED diploma required. Successful completion of some coursework or trade school training in mechanical trades, safety, computer applications, facilities management, or supervision required. Considerable experience in building mechanical systems maintenance, construction and renovation, school equipment, and facilities maintenance, including lead or supervisory experience required. Comprehensive knowledge of procedures, techniques, materials, equipment, tools involved in a wide variety of installation, maintenance, and repair activities of all trades supervised. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid driver's license is required. Must possess an active state-issued Journey Plumber/Gas license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as, extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises. Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required objects up to 50 pounds. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to work beyond a 40-hour work week as required.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by this job classification. This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional related duties for the position. Not all duties assigned are included, nor are all duties listed performed in every office or every day.)

1. Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with colleagues, school staff, local regulatory and safety officials, utilities, consultants, and vendors. Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from managers and supervisors. Communicates in a manner that enhances productivity and builds respective relationships. Seeks constructive approaches to resolving workplace issues.

2. Assists with supervising the day-to-day operation of mechanical trades' functions; assigns maintenance work requests and scheduled preventive work, which have been approved for completion, to the appropriate technicians. Coordinates work activities requiring more than one trade skill; supervises the planning, work scheduling, work evaluation, procurement of parts and equipment, and work order/records completion activities of the mechanical trades' technicians.

3. Assists in ensuring work in progress and completed work meets established quality assurance and control standards, or normal trade standards. Investigates work-related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes. Implements corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and quality of service.

4. Provides exceptional customer service. Visits facilities and job sites to identify/clarify plant and mechanical equipment work requests; to plan major work and resolve problem areas; and to inspect/evaluate work activities and completed work performed by in-house technicians or contractors. Facilitates relationships between staff and administrators.

5. Meets with staff as required and conducts meetings as needed.

6. Ensures that all safety standards and requirements are met.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Class Established: 5/2022
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This description may be changed at any time.