7213-Plumber Supervisor I

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

TITLE: PLUMBER SUPERVISOR I

JOB CODE: 7213

DEFINITION

Under direction, plans, assigns and supervises work of journeyman plumbers engaged in maintenance and repair work in water, sewer and other plumbing systems and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: explaining and enforcing existing plumbing methods and procedures; makes frequent public contact with departmental personnel; prepares operating reports and records on various phases of plumbing maintenance.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 7213 Plumber Supervisor I is the first supervisory level in the Plumbing series. It is distinguished from the Plumber by its supervisory responsibility. It is distinguished from the 7239 Plumber Supervisor II in that the latter supervises the former.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises supervision over subordinate plumbing staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans, assigns and supervises work of plumbers on maintenance, repair, remodel jobs, new construction sites at various locations; coordinates work with other trades involved in the work.

2. Makes estimates regarding the amount of labor and materials needed for various jobs under his supervision.

3. Identifies issues; solves problems and takes appropriate action in relation to plumbing jobs in a timely manner.

4. Inspects and evaluates that work is completed correctly, on time and in compliance with codes and regulations.

5. Purchases materials required for inventory and the installation of various plumbing jobs.

6. Plans and coordinates safety meetings; schedules training for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); enforces work procedures and performs safety inspections.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the methods, materials, machinery, tools and equipment used in water, sewer and other plumbing systems; of existing safety codes, ordinances and regulations related to the trade.

Ability or Skill to: to supervise, monitor and evaluate subordinate personnel, including ability to counsel and discipline; to calculate and prepare estimates of materials and labor; ; to interact, establish, maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others; to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to use a computer and utilize applicable computer software associated to the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Completion of the recognized Apprenticeship of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada � City and County of San Francisco General Plumber Apprenticeship program in class 7465/7466.

Experience:

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California driver�s license.

Substitution:

Completion of a recognized five (5) year plumber�s apprenticeship program and three (3) years of journey-level experience as a journeyman plumber may be substituted for the completion of the City and County of San Francisco General Plumber Apprenticeship.

Additional qualifying journey level experience may be substituted for the required plumbing apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 7229 Plumber Supervisor II

From: 7347 Plumber

ORIGINATION DATE:

07/06/1967

AMENDED DATE:

07/01/1977 (Retitled); 10/11/16; 6/15/2023

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S):

COMMN SFMTA SFCCD SFUSD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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