Plumber Sub-Foreman

Plumber Sub-Foreman Supervises the University's journeyperson plumbers in the absence of the Plumber Foreman. Identifies/specifies parts and equipment required for the continued maintenance and operation of University systems. Assists plumber foreman with daily coordination of activities as required. Spends significant amount of time performing plumber duties. Performs service and/or installation of systems both wet and dry and laboratory gas systems including natural gas. Maintains a working knowledge of backflow prevention for large facilities. Inspects jobs in progress, coordinates future work, and schedules manpower to assigned work. Help plumbers in field with problem solving. Interacts with other trade foremen, project managers, and area coordinators to coordinate work in progress. Transports material, manpower, and equipment to job sites. Tracks and records daily time certifications. Orders and procures material and tools for jobs in progress and future work. Helps plumbers in field with tasks as necessary. Physical Effort: Carrying: continually. Maximum carry weight 100 lbs. Walking: continually (90-100%). Standing: continually (90-100%). Walking or sitting intermittently. Bending: continually (90-100%). Climbing: frequently (75-90%). Lifting: frequently (75-90%). Very heavy – maximum lift of 100 lbs. 90% of lifting is from floor to waist. Stooping/Squatting: frequently (60-75%). Twisting/Turning: frequently (60-75%). Reaching: frequently (60-75%). Pushing/Pulling: frequently (60-75%). Kneeling/Crawling: frequently (60-75%). Driving: rarely. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran. Assignment Category: Full-time regular. Job Classification: Union Eligible. Plumber. Sub-Foreman.