SUPERINTENDENT (MASTER PLUMBER)

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SUPERINTENDENT (MASTER PLUMBER)

Salary

$30.26 - $37.86 Hourly

Location

Houston

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

33463

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Facilities Management & Development

Opening Date

03/07/2024

Closing Date

6/7/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Facilities Management & Development

Section: Plumbing

Work Location: 6200 Wheeler

Workdays & Hours: M- F, 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhance the quality urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve the mission, HPARD is seeking a Superintendent Master Plumber to perform professional administrative functions in the supervision, coordination and evaluation of journeyman plumbers or apprentice plumbers in the maintenance and management of City buildings and facilities. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assigns and coordinates staff work schedules.

• Plans, organizes, administers, monitors and reviews work quality and staff productivity.

• Recommends operational improvements to his/her supervisors and leads workers in implementation through Cityworks System.

• Tracks plumbing equipment inventory, procurement, distribution, and warehousing.

• Reviews plumbing plans, bids, and prepares budget estimates.

• Oversees bids and the work done by the City’s selected plumbing contractors.

• Monitors divisional budget expenditures ensuring compliance with established policies.

• May assist with the preparation of the annual budget, budget estimates and operational reports.

• May assist with the creation and management of various service contracts associated with the operation of facilities.

• Provides guidance and policy interpretation to staff; promotes in-house training and workshops.

• Secures plumbing permits to install fixtures in City-owned Park facilities.

• Ensures adherence to local plumbing codes. Provides guidance and leadership to personnel with complex work assignments and inspects completed tasks to ensure quality standards are met.

• May handle special projects as requested.

• Position requires driving to perform duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/ wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires an Associate's degree in Recreation, Business Administration, Construction Management or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six years of progressively responsible professional and/or skilled experience closely related to the activities of the section are required, including three of the years in a supervisory capacity.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (A.P. 2-2).

State of Texas issued Responsible Master Plumber License (RPM).

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 24

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.

Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-7091.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.395.7091. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  How many years of progressively responsible professional and/or skilled experience closely related to the activities of the section do you have?

• None

• Less than 4 years of experience

• 4 years to less than 6 years

• 6 years to less than 8 years

• 8 years to less than 10 years

• 10 years to less than 12 years

• 12 or more years

  03

  What is the highest level of education you have obtained?

• Less than a High School diploma/GED

• High School diploma/GED

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree or higher

  04

  How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year experience

• 1 - 2 years experience

• 3 - 4 years experience

• 5 years or more experience

  05

  Do you have a valid/current driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you have a current Texas Responsible Master Plumber Designation?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Work setting experience: (Check all that apply that can be verified).

• Open clogged drains

• Install and repair pipes

• Read building plans an blueprints

• None of the Above

  08

  Please select your level of experience with SAP?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year experience

• 1 year but less than 2 years experience

• 2 years but less than 3 years experience

• 3 years but less than 5 years experience

• 5 or more years experience

  09

  In the space below, please list all valid Certifications you possess that are related to the type of duties being performed. If you do not possess any certifications, place N/A in the space below.

  10

  How many years of experience do you possess with setting priorities for your work group and/or management to address repairs, plumbing operating issues, other mechanical issues, mandated testing, life and safety requirements, pest control treatments, and landscape aesthetics?

• None

• Less than 2 years experience

• 2 years but less than 4 years experience

• 4 years but less than 6 years experience

• 6 years but less than 8 years experience

• 8 years but less than 10 years experience

• 10 years but less than 12 years experience

• 12 years or more experience

  Required Question